- Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne is now expected to return to action on December 4
- He sustained an injury in the EFL Cup tie against Fulham and his rehabilitation is progressing smoothly
- Last season, the Belgian helped his club to win the Premier League title, but he has only played five games this term
Manchester City fans have been given a cheering news on the injury of star player Kevin De Bruyne as the Belgian is now set to return to action next month.
The attacking midfielder sustained an injury in Manchester City's Carabao Cup win over Fulham on November 1, and the initial report was that he would be out of action for six weeks.
And according to the latest report by UK Guardian, Kevin De Bruyne's recuperation is progressing smoothly and he will be back earlier than expected.
The report added that Kevin De Bruyne should be able to make Manchester City's trip to Watford on December 4, and should also be fit to face Chelsea four days later at the Etihad stadium.
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This season, Kevin De Bruyne has only played five games for Manchester City as he also sustained an injury on his knee when the season began.
Meanwhile, Manchester City are currently topping the Premier League standings with 32 points after 12 games played this season.
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Earlier, Legit.ng had reported how Premier League champions Manchester City were hit with a blow on Wednesday afternoon, August 15, after star player Kevin De Bruyne suffered an injury in training.
The Belgium international who starred in last season's Premier League title win was believed to have torn the lateral collateral ligament in his right knee.
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