Kevin De Bruyne injury news: Man City star nurses 3 injuries ahead of UCL final vs Chelsea

Manchester City will be counting on ir star man Kevin De Bruyne to deliver goods as y prepare to take on his former side Chelsea in 2021 Champions League final on Saturday. Belgian international has developed into one of finest players in world football under Pep Guardiola and will hope to make his case stronger for Ballon d'Or this year but clinching European glory. Here's a look at Kevin De Bruyne injury news, Man City team news and our Manchester City vs Chelsea prediction. 

Kevin De Bruyne injury news: Manchester City star nursing three injuries ahe of UCL final 

As per a report by Sun, Kevin De Bruyne has been nursing three injuries in build-up to 2021 Champions League final. De Bruyne star first hurt an ankle in FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea at Wembley last month. blow led to a tight hamstring and a minor issue with his calf in weeks that followed.

Man City meanwhile chose a cautious approach with  Belgian international to ensure he is in top shape for showdown with his old club Chelsea in Porto on Saturday night. 29-year-old believed he was rey to return against Brighton, but missed game on vice of Man City's medical team and manager Pep Guardiola. 

De Bruyne went 19 days without featuring for Man City after his semi-final heroics against Paris Saint Germain, before returning for final game of season against Everton. Any doubts on his fitness were dealt with as Belgian ace scored within 11 minutes to kick start a demolition job, which resulted in a 5-0 win for Citizens at Etih Stium. De Bruyne credited medical team for his recovery process and was happy with how he played during 90 minutes which puts him in rhythm ahe of Champions League final. 

Manchester City vs Chelsea prediction 

Man City will enter tie as favourites as y look to lift rebel, having alrey won Premier League and Carabao Cup. Citizens are looking for ir maiden European success and Guardiola will be itching to deliver it to m in a completion he last won in 2011. Meanwhile, Chelsea have been on upward curve since Thomas Tuchel's appointment and could repeat ir heroics of 2012 when y lifted Champions League title. Blues will have ir tails up having defeated Man City twice over course of season and will hope to bag UCL title on Saturday. 

How to watch Champions League final? 

For fans wondering how to watch Champions League final in India can tune into Sony Sports Network. Champions League Final will be telecasted on Sony Ten 2 and 3 SD/HD. Meanwhile, Man City vs Chelsea live stream India will also be available on SonyLIV app. Live scores and updates can be accessed on Twitter handles of teams. Champions League final Indian time is 12:30 AM IST on Sunday, May 30. 

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