Man City star Kevin De Bruyne could miss Manchester Derby due to injury: Report

Manchester City have two crucial games in Premier League this week. defending champions are scheduled for matches against big guns like Manchester United and Arsenal this week. Man City will face United (A) on March 8 and Arsenal (H) on March 11.

Man City's key playmaker might miss Man United's game after picking up an injury against Real Madrid. Pep Guardiola, in a post-match presser, confirmed news of Kevin De Bruyne's injury. 

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Man United vs Man City: Kevin De Bruyne might miss Manchester derby

Man City downed Sheffield Wednesday by a 1-0 margin in ir FA Cup Round 5 clash. Pep Guardiola, while talking with media, addressed Kevin De Bruyne's injury concerns. Man City's boss stated, “Kevin De Bruyne had a problem here (points to shoulder). He was t fit. In last game, last minutes he fell down in a bad position and had a problem in his back. We don’t kw how long (he will be out). Hopefully t much.”

Asked if Kevin De Bruyne would be fit for Manchester derby, Guardiola answered, “I don’t kw.”

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Kevin De Bruyne was also missing from Man City's squad during ir visit to Sheffield Wednesday. De Bruyne is one of  most influential players for Man City this season. He has orchestrated Man City's game on pitch this season and his absence can dent ir chances of winning against Manchester United. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer-led side have already won against ir neighbours twice this season.

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Manchester United are riding a solid run of form since arrival of Bru Fernandes. y have t lost a single Premier League game in ir last four clashes (Draws 2, Wins 2). Red Devils have climbed to fifth spot of points table and are only trailing by three points to Chelsea. three points against Man City can prove to be very crucial for ir Champions League dream. As for Man City, y can use two wins against United and Arsenal to build ir momentum before y go on to host Real Madrid in ir Champions League reverse fixture.

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