Kevin De Bruyne is in doubt about injury for the Manchester derby after missing the FA Cup victory in Sheffield on Wednesday due to an injury.
Manager Pep Guardiola said the Belgian landed awkwardly on his back and shoulders in the final stages of Sunday’s Carabao Cup final victory against Aston Villa at Wembley.
The 28-year-old did not make it to Hillsborough for Wednesday’s fifth round game, as City won 1-0, and Guardiola isn’t sure if he will be fit for Sunday’s Premier game. League with Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Speaking at his post-match press conference, Guardiola said: “Kevin had a problem here (he points his shoulder). He was not in good shape.
“In the last game, the last few minutes, he fell into a bad position and had a problem in the back. We don’t know how long (he will be away). Hopefully not much. “
When asked if he would be fit for the derby, Guardiola replied, “I don’t know.”
Rivals United, on the other hand, will again miss one of its star men, Paul Pogba not being ready to return in time.
The French international has only played seven Premier League games this season and has not played since Boxing Day.
French release The team said the World Cup winner is approaching a comeback against City on March 8.
However, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he is not yet ready to appear.
“Paul is still working with kiosks outside,” said Solskjaer on Wednesday.
“He won’t be training with the first team until next week, so let’s see how long it will take. But he will need a little time to train, to get back into shape.”