It is bad news that Pep Guardiola would probably have gone well to announce this Friday, at a press conference.
Returning from the selection after two matches against Estonia and Wales, in which he recorded an assist and a goal respectively, Kevin De Bruyne tested positive for Covid-19.
“Unfortunately, Kevin has tested positive for Covid in Belgium and will have to stop ten days,” said the Spanish manager of City.
Asked about the impact that this test will have on the player's season, he said: “Do not tell me about his physical form or his current dynamics: the most important is health and he must rest.
He is vaccinated, so we hope the symptoms will be minor.
De Bruyne will therefore miss the next Premier League match, this Sunday at the Etihad Stadium against Everton (3pm), but especially the penultimate match of the Champions League group stage against PSG, this Wednesday evening.
PEP 💬 We have Jack getting better after he went to the national team.
Phil Foden came back with a knock and a problem in his leg, but he is getting better.
And unfortunately Kevin got a positive covid test in Belgium and needs ten days.
- Manchester City (@ManCity) November 19, 2021
If Manchester City has a whole arsenal of offensive elements and should therefore not appear too diminished on the field Wednesday night, the influence of Kevin De Bruyne on the game of the
Skyblues
remains great.
This season, he is still one of the most used midfielders by Pep Guardiola (14 games, 867 minutes) and one of his top scorers at the start of the season (3 goals in all competitions).
Side absences, City could also have to do without Jack Grealish, who is recovering from an injury and is already forfeited Sunday, but should recover Phil Foden, who took a blow in selection but will normally hold his place.
For its part, PSG have recovered Messi, Neymar, Ramos, Verratti and Kimpembe, all recently injured.
