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Man City's De Bruyne fit for League Cup final

Ace midfielder has recovered from injury sustained in the FA Cup semi-final on April 17

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 24 Apr 2021 9:11AM

Man City's De Bruyne fit for League Cup final
Kevin De Bruyne (on the ground) of Manchester City gets medical treatment after he got injured during the English FA Cup semi final match against Chelsea 0n April 17. - EPA pic. April 24, 2021

LONDON - Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne is fit for Sunday's League Cup final against Tottenham and next week's Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain, Pep Guardiola revealed on Friday.


De Bruyne was a doubt for two of the biggest games of City's season after the Belgium star suffered ankle and foot injuries during last weekend's FA Cup semi-final defeat against Chelsea.


The 29-year-old limped off in the 48th minute at Wembley and missed City's 2-1 win at Aston Villa in the Premier League on Wednesday.


That sparked fears he would not be available for the League Cup final or Wednesday's trip to Paris for the Champions League semi-final first leg.


But City boss Guardiola, speaking at a pre-match press conference, said both De Bruyne and Argentina striker Sergio Aguero would be available after training on Friday.


Aguero, who will leave City at the end of the season, has been struggling with a muscle problem after an injury-plagued campaign.


"They are both (ready), they trained today. Tomorrow we are going to decide," Guardiola said.


Treble-chasing City need eight points from their remaining five games to win a third Premier League title in four seasons.


They are bidding to win the Champions League for the first time, while Guardiola hasn't lifted the trophy since 2011 with Barcelona. - AFP. April 24, 2021

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