Pep Guardiola: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has provided an update on star midfielder Kevin de Bruyne ahead of their Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur.
Kevin de Bruyne missed the Manchester City training on Tuesday. It was unclear why the Belgian midfielder missed the training or whether he would be a doubt for Manchester City’s Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur.
The Belgian midfielder was part of the Manchester City side that slumped to a 2-1 defeat to Manchester United in the Premier League last week. Kevin de Bruyne started and featured throughout for Manchester City in the game against Manchester United.
The 31-year-old also provided the assist for Jack Grealish’s goal in the game on the hour mark, sending a cross from the byline which his Manchester City teammate headed in.
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Pep Guardiola confirms Kevin de Bruyne is available for selection against Tottenham
Speaking to reporters ahead of their Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur, Pep Guardiola revealed that Kevin de Bruyne missed the Manchester City training on Tuesday because of personal reasons.
Pep Guardiola also confirmed that Kevin de Bruyne is available for selection when they host Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium later this week.
“He [De Bruyne] had a personal issue and was not training. Today, he is back,” Pep Guardiola said.
The Manchester City manager also confirmed Ruben Dias and John Stones, both of whom missed their defeat to Manchester United, are in contention to face Tottenham Hotspur.
“They [Dias and Stones] were in the last two training sessions, they have trained and are in contention,” Pep Guardiola said.
Meanwhile, Manchester City now trails Arsenal by eight points in the Premier League points table. The defending Premier League champions have 39 points from 18 matches in the Premier League so far this season. Arsenal, who sit atop the table, have 47 points from 18 matches.
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Tottenham Hotspur, meanwhile, sits fifth in the points table. The north London outfit have 33 points from 19 matches and are 14 points behind Arsenal and six behind Manchester City.
Meanwhile, the match between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur kicks off at 1:30 am Indian Standard Time on January 20.