Kevin De Bruyne out for 'five to six weeks'
The City Midfielder's been left with ligament damage after their Carabao Cup win against Fulham
Last updated 2nd Nov 2018
Kevin De Bruyne could be out for up to six weeks with knee ligament damage, Manchester City have announced.
The Belgium midfielder was injured in the late stages of Thursday night's Carabao Cup fourth-round win over Fulham at the Etihad.
It's the 27-year-old's second lay-off of the season due to a knee injury but he doesn't need surgery this time.
A club statement read: Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne suffered knee ligament damage in his left knee during Thursday night's Carabao Cup fourth-round win over Fulham.
The Belgian underwent scans on Friday at the CFA. No surgery is needed but he is expected to be out for between 5-6 weeks.''
De Bruyne had been making just his fourth appearance since returning to action after a two-month absence due to ligament damage in his right knee.
Manager Pep Guardiola's expressed his sympathy for the player:
Speaking at a press conference, Guardiola also said De Bruyne can now "spend this time with his new boy and his family. But after the international break he will be back stronger to help us achieve our targets".
City's update suggests the midfielder could miss eight fixtures, including next week's derby against Manchester United, two Champions League games and a trip to former club Chelsea next month