Kevin De Bruyne left out of Manchester City squad for the UEFA Super Cup game vs Sevilla
Belgian midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, a key figure in Manchester City’s lineup, has been sidelined due to a recurring hamstring injury for the side’s UEFA Super Cup clash against Sevilla. The injury occurred during the opening game of the season against Burnley, which saw City secure a 3-0 victory. De Bruyne was forced to leave the field just 36 minutes into the match, mirroring a similar incident that took place during the Champions League final in June.
Manchester City’s manager, Pep Guardiola, confirmed the unfortunate news, stating that De Bruyne’s hamstring injury was indeed a recurrence of the previous one. The extent of the injury is still uncertain, but Guardiola anticipates that De Bruyne will be out of action for several weeks.
As a result of this setback, De Bruyne has been excluded from the 22-man squad selected for the upcoming UEFA Super Cup game. This annual fixture, set to take place in Athens on Wednesday, pits the reigning champions of the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Europa League against each other.
Kevin De Bruyne’s absence is a significant blow to Manchester City, given his substantial contributions to the team’s success. Since joining the club in 2015 for a record ã54 million, De Bruyne has played an instrumental role in securing numerous titles for the team. His achievements include winning the UEFA Champions League, five Premier League titles, five League Cups, and two FA Cups. His technical brilliance and ability to elevate the performance of his teammates have made him a symbol of Manchester City’s success under Pep Guardiola’s leadership.
Manchester City Squad:
Kyle Walker, Kalvin Phillips, John Stones, Nathan Ake, Mateo Kovacic, Erling Haaland, Jack Grealish, Aymeric Laporte, Rodrigo, Stefan Ortega Moreno, Julian Alvarez, Sergio Gomez, Josko Gvardiol, Manuel Akanji, Ederson, Maximo Perrone, Scott Carson, Phil Foden, Oscar Bobb, Cole Palmer, Rico Lewis, James McAtee.
