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Belgian fans are impatiently awaiting the birth of this duo. Those of Manchester City, who have just gone through a terrible and astonishing series of four games without a victory in the league (one point out of twelve), are also counting heavily on them for the second part of the season. And when Kevin De Bruyne’s name appeared this Wednesday evening on the list of 23 players selected for the Club World Cup, the excitement rose a notch, faster than expected. However, you will still have to wait a little longer.
If Jérémy Doku, preserved this Wednesday evening against Aston Villa but who should be available again this weekend, will be there on December 19 in Saudi Arabia, Kevin De Bruyne will probably not be used for this tournament. His summons is more like a reward (as captain of the team) so that the trophy can be added to his list of achievements in the event of a final victory.
Injured at the very start of the season during the first day of the championship against Burnley and Kompany, KDB will soon begin his fourth month of rehabilitation. And, at this stage, there is no question yet of resuming collective training ten days before taking the plane for Saudi Arabia and the Club World Cup.
Even if he is impatiently awaiting his return, the Red Devil is also aware that it would be risky to rush his return to competition after such a muscle tear requiring an operation. “If all goes well, I hope to be back for Manchester City shortly after the New Year,” he explained to Sky Sports a dozen days ago on the sidelines of his presence at the Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Yes, Kevin De Bruyne will be traveling with City to the King Abdullah Stadium in Buraydah. But, barring a huge surprise, his association with Jérémy Doku will only be limited to warming up at best. For the real birth of the black-yellow-red duo in City, we will have to wait until January.
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