Pep Guardiola is anxiously awaiting Kevin De Bruyne and Kyle Walker after the Man City pairing out of Manchester City’s win over Aston Villa and blaming the full-back record for Belgian star muscle injuries
- Man City missed Kevin De Bruyne and Kyle Walker with injuries Wednesday night
- Pep Guardiola fears it could be a muscle problem for a Belgian talisman
- City went short on top with two late goals in a win over Aston Villa
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola’s happiness with their 2-0 win over Aston Villa on Wednesday was marred by injuries to player Kevin De Bruyne and defender Kyle Walker.
Belgian De Bruyne appeared to have suffered a leg muscle injury and was substituted at the hour mark at the Etihad Stadium, while fullback Kyle Walker left in the first half after a crash. by Jack Grealish from Villa.
‘I have not spoken to the doctor,’ Guardiola told a news conference. ‘If Kyle wants to be outside, that’s because something happened. Hopefully it’s just a kick. ‘
Kevin De Bruyne went out of his way for Manchester City’s win over Aston Villa on Wednesday
The Belgian star appeared to have suffered a muscle injury in the second half of the match
Guardiola said De Bruyne’s injury could be the result of a full record.
‘Kevin put his hand on his leg, so I feel like it’s going to be something muscular,’ the Spanish coach said.
‘It’s normal, these things happen with so many games.’
City have won six straight league games and are two points behind leaders Manchester United, who have played a game more.
Aston Villa were credited after the controversial first goal at Manchester City on Wednesday allowed him to stand despite a misguided appearance.
Defender Kyle Walker was sent off in the first half at Etihad Stadium
Bernardo Silva broke the stoppage in the 79th minute at the Etihad but took advantage from Rodri, who had exploded into play despite being clearly beyond the defensive line, before he entered and approached the strike.
Villa boss Dean Smith was ruled out of the hand line after a major protest against the decision – and even BT Sport pundits were left with the uproar.
Villa were able to stand firm and put the hosts back several times but were eventually dealt with the fatal blow through Silva’s brilliant arrow finish.
The player picked up the ball on the edge of the penalty area before going forward and smoking past the impressive Emiliano Martinez.
It was Rodri’s intervention, however, that saw tempers pour in within Villa’s technical range.
Rodri was able to fire Tyrone Mings and sent the ball off for Silva.
He took a deep dive into the laws of the game to find that, as a result of Mings’ deliberate attempt to play the ball, the level of play was reset and Rodri was brought forward. .