Kevin De Bruyne provides update on his personal fitness following five-month injury process

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Published on 2024-02-07 13:30:36

Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne has been updating fans on his fitness and recovery progress after undergoing a five-month rehabilitation period. Since his return from injury at the beginning of the year, De Bruyne has made significant contributions to the team, providing a goal and four assists in five appearances for Manchester City.

Most recently, he delivered a precise pass into the penalty area for Phil Foden to head in during a 3-1 victory over Brentford. Despite his impressive performances in 2024, De Bruyne himself admitted that he still feels he has not reached his peak level of sharpness following last year’s surgery on a hamstring problem.

In an interview with the Evening Standard after the Brentford match, De Bruyne expressed his satisfaction with his return but also acknowledged that he feels he is not at his best yet. He emphasized the importance of match fitness and noted the team’s improvement in their match against Brentford as a positive sign.

Looking ahead, De Bruyne is expected to start for Manchester City in their upcoming match against Everton. The team has also welcomed the return of a fully-fit squad, which will be crucial as they face a busy February schedule with six games in three different competitions.

In addition to their Premier League fixtures, Manchester City will compete in the UEFA Champions League against FC Copenhagen and the FA Cup fifth round against Luton. With the return of key players and the team’s recent form, they are looking to continue putting pressure on the current league leaders, Liverpool.

Overall, De Bruyne’s recovery and the return of a fully-fit squad have provided a timely boost for Manchester City as they navigate a critical period of the season.

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