Pep Guardiola reveals injured Kevin De Bruyne could be part of City vs Arsenal

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola hinted at a possible return for star midfielder Kevin De Bruyne ahead of their crucial clash against Arsenal, providing a much-needed boost as City face one of their toughest Premier League rivals.

In Short

• Pep Guardiola revealed Kevin De Bruyne's potential return from injury
• De Bruyne's groin injury occurred during City's Champions League opener
• Arsenal missed captain Martin Odegaard due to his international injury

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola revealed that star midfielder and captain Kevin De Bruyne could return from injury in time for the highly-anticipated clash against Arsenal. In the build-up to the crucial match, Guardiola shared that De Bruyne has been recovering well from the groin injury he sustained during City's UEFA Champions League opener against Inter Milan on September 20.

The 33-year-old Belgian playmaker has endured a difficult period with injuries, missing several key matches for City in recent times. His return would be a major boost for Guardiola, especially as City face one of their biggest Premier League rivals in Arsenal. De Bruyne's presence in midfield could provide the creative spark the team needs in this high-stakes encounter.

"He feels a little bit better today, but not yet (back in training). Today is off and tomorrow is training and we will see...He could be (playing against Arsenal)," Guardiola said.

Despite having a limited role in City's Premier League triumph in the 2023-2024 season, which marked their historic fourth consecutive title, De Bruyne remains a key figure in Guardiola's squad. His return is eagerly anticipated, as he is still regarded as one of the world's top midfielders. His ability to dictate play and deliver pinpoint assists could be crucial against Arsenal.

There have also been reports suggesting that De Bruyne may leave City or even European football when his contract ends in 2025. Fans will be hoping to see him continue in City blue for as long as possible, and his potential appearance against Arsenal is one that will be eagerly watched.

On the other side, Arsenal will be without their captain, Martin ˜degaard, who picked up an injury during international duty with Norway. While it's uncertain whether De Bruyne will feature in the match, Guardiola’s optimistic comments have added excitement to the buildup.