Manchester City faced Inter Milan in their first game of the UEFA Champions League (UCL) 2024/25 season. This was the replay of the UCL final of the 2022/23 edition where City won their maiden title with Rordi scoring the winning goal. The reigning Premier League champions started well in the game. However, Inter’s defense was strong enough to hold on to City’s star-studded attacking line.
But there has been a concern with the Sky Blues after the game. Their star midfielder Kevin de Bruyne was forced off the field in the first half of the game. The Belgian captain will be assessed over the next few days to determine his availability for the upcoming EPL game against Arsenal. The footballer has been crucial for the team in the middle of the park for creating the attacks.
He looked in discomfort after making a late run inside the box. After being treated, he did not return for the second half and was replaced by Ilkay Gundogan. The game finished in a 0-0 stalemate. On Sunday, City will welcome championship rivals Arsenal at Etihad Stadium. It will be very important for the management to look at KDB’s situation ahead of the all-important clash.
Kevin de Bruyne’s star power has faded
Has Man City’s over-reliance on KDB made him injury-prone? De Bruyne has been the main man for City in recent years. The game style fully depends on how the creative midfielder will run the match as per the opponents. The strikers and the wingers fully rely on him to feed them every ball that can create problems for the opponents.
Last season, he struggled with a hamstring injury that kept him out of the game from August until January. He returned to assist the club win a record fourth consecutive English title. City extended their unbeaten home run in European games to 32. The last game they lost 2-1 was back in 2018 against Lyon. City fans will be praying that KDB should return to the pitch as soon as possible.
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