Kevin De Bruyne a doubt to face Arsenal after frustrating Champions League return for Man City

De Bruyne was forced off at half-time after struggling during Wednesday's goalless draw with Inter Milan

Author: Liam ArrowsmithPublished 19th Sep 2024

Kevin De Bruyne is a doubt for Manchester City's clash against Premier League rivals Arsenal on Sunday after coming off at half-time against Inter Milan.

City were frustrated during their goalless stalemate with the Serie A winners at the Etihad in the Champions League.

The Belgium playmaker was withdrawn at the interval after struggling in the latter stages of the first half of Wednesday's goalless draw with the Serie A winners at the Etihad Stadium.

He will now be assessed with the situation a major concern for the champions ahead of Sunday's visit of their closest challengers in the Premier League over the past two seasons.

Manager Pep Guardiola said: "I don't know (what the problem is). I haven't spoken with the doctors yet. We'll assess tonight, maybe tomorrow. I will have more info tomorrow."

City failed to spark as a positive Inter, who created some of the best chances during the game, claimed a creditable draw in their first match of the competition's new league phase.

Guardiola, however, felt there was plenty to be pleased about against tough opposition.

The Spaniard said: "We faced a really, really difficult team - the champions from Italy. A class team in all departments.

"I'm really, really satisfied for the game we played. I liked everything about my team today, everything.

"We would have preferred to win - there are still seven games. We'll see what happens."

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