Manchester City fans have something to smile about as Kevin De Bruyne has returned to training ahead of their Premier League clash with Wolves on Sunday. While this is undoubtedly a positive development, Pep Guardiola has tempered expectations, revealing that the Belgian playmaker is unlikely to start the match at Molineux as he continues his journey back to full fitness. Still, having De Bruyne back on the training ground is a significant boost for City as they prepare for a busy period of fixtures.
De Bruyne has been sidelined since City’s goalless draw with Inter Milan last month, leaving a noticeable gap in their midfield. According to the images shared from training and Guardiola’s comments during his pre-match press conference, De Bruyne is making steady progress, but both he and Nathan Ake are expected to miss out on starting Sunday’s game.
When asked about the fitness of De Bruyne and Ake, Guardiola was upfront: “I don’t think so. No. Not ready. They are training, and in the last part, and yesterday, Nathan did his first training with the team. Maybe can travel but to start is not ready.” He added that City’s Brazilian stars, including Ederson and Savinho, had some catching up to do after international duty, and Manuel Akanji also picked up an issue during his time away. Guardiola concluded, “Tomorrow we will see how they feel. Tomorrow we will know exactly.”
While De Bruyne’s return might not happen this weekend, his reappearance in training marks a key step in his recovery. With City looking to maintain their top position in the Premier League, getting their midfield maestro back on the pitch will be a welcome sight for fans. The bigger question now is when De Bruyne will be fully fit to help his team, and with crucial matches on the horizon, his comeback will be eagerly anticipated.
For City supporters in Nigeria, where Premier League action is followed with fervor, De Bruyne’s return may be a key talking point as fans look forward to seeing the Belgian superstar back in action soon. The excitement around City’s title defense continues to grow, with hopes high that De Bruyne can once again be the driving force behind their success.
