Manchester City are taking no risks with the fitness of Kevin De Bruyne. The inspirational midfielder is currently out of action due to a groin injury. He suffered the injury during the first half of

According to the information of Football Insider’s Pete O’Rourke, Kevin De Bruyne’s new injury will have no bearing on his City contract negotiations, with the Premier League champions having previously put talks on hold due to the 33-year-old’s mixed fitness record.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Fulham (kick-off 15:00 BST). Here are the key lines from his news conference: Nathan Ake,

Injured captain Kevin De Bruyne will miss Belgium’s Nations League matches against Italy and France this month and has also asked for more time off from the national team, coach Domenico Tedesco said on Friday as he announced his squad.

Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne will miss upcoming Nations League matches against Italy and France due to injury. Coach Domenico Tedesco confirms the midfielder's extended break from international duty.

Kevin De Bruyne will not feature for Manchester City until after the international break - and he has taken a big decision over his Belgium future after making headlines last month.