Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne ruled out for six weeks due to knee injury
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KDB's absence during a busy period is a major blow for Premier League leaders City, who face crucial Champions League fixtures, the Manchester derby and a trip to Chelsea before De Bruyne is likely to be fit.
Kevin De Bruyne has been ruled out of Manchester City squad for up to six weeks due to a knee ligament damage that he suffered in Thursday's League Cup win against Fulham.
"Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne suffered knee ligament damage in his left knee during Thursday night's Carabao Cup fourth-round win over Fulham," a statement on City's website said.
The incident happened in the closing minutes of City's 2-0 victory at the Etihad Stadium after falling awkwardly in a clash with Timothy Fosu-Mensah.
De Bruyne had scans on Friday that revealed the left knee injury is serious enough that he is unlikely to be back in action until mid-December, although he does not require surgery.
"The Belgian underwent scans on Friday at the CFA. No surgery is needed but he is expected to be out for between 5-6 weeks," the statement added.
PEP: @DeBruyneKev is out and we are sad for him, nobody likes to have injured players but he will come back to the player he is and he will be fine. It is what it is but fortunately it is not surgery and he will be back. #mancity
— Manchester City (@ManCity) November 2, 2018
PEP: Yesterday @DeBruyneKev was so sad, but he can spend this time with his new boy and his family. But after the international break he will be back stronger to help us achieve our targets. #mancity
— Manchester City (@ManCity) November 2, 2018
His absence during a busy period is a major blow for Premier League leaders City, who face crucial Champions League fixtures, the Manchester derby and a trip to Chelsea before De Bruyne is likely to be fit.