Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says
that injured Kevin De Bruyne will be difficult to replace and will be
welcomed back with "open arms".
De Bruyne was an key figure for City last season as they
romped to the Premier League title, and then helped Belgium reach the
semi-finals at the World Cup.
But he will now be on the sidelines for three months after picking up a knee injury in training on Wednesday.
Guardiola said: "It is not easy to replace Kevin. We are going to try
and do our best without him - and try to be there by the time he
returns.
De Bruyne helped a brilliant Manchester City side reach
the 100-point mark in the Premier League last season
"We will support him and my advice to him is to rest and take the holiday he didn't get this summer.
"He will start to train with the group again when he is ready and we will welcome him with open arms."
Guardiola thinks the relentless demands of the modern game may have played a part in De Bruyne's injury.
"Like the doctor said, he will be out two and half-three months," the manager added.
Good health Brune
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