Roberto Martinez explains why Man City star Kevin De Bruyne left Belgium camp early

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straight to your inboxManchester City star Aymeric Laporte sent a supportive message to Virgil van Dijk, with the Liverpool defender likely to miss the rest of the season after sustaining a serious knee injury.It was confirmed on Sunday that the Dutch centre-back sustained ACL damage during Saturday's Merseyside derby and will undergo surgery.Laporte was out for over six months with a knee problem last term, which turned out to be pivotal in Pep Guardiola's side surrendering the title.

Reds centre-back had sustained ACL ligament damage and would face the prospect of missing a significant chunk of the campaign. However, the club are not yet in a position to put a timescale on his absence as he will now undergo surgery, after which his situation will be assessed again.And Laporte, who himself missed a large chunk of last season with a knee injury, put the rivalry between both clubs aside to wish the Dutchman well.“Sorry bro.

straight to your inboxGary Neville believes Raheem Sterling has justified his move from Liverpool to Manchester City thanks to the help of Pep Guardiola.The Englishman moved to the Etihad Stadium in July 2015 in a controversial £50million deal. The move came after Sterling pushed for a transfer with Liverpool nowhere near fighting for honours whilst City were competing and winning Premier League titles.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester City morning headlines for Saturday, 17 October.Aguero and Sterling latest ahead of Arsenal clashManchester City could have both Sergio Aguero and Raheem Sterling available for selection for today’s game against Arsenal. Pep Guardiola will be without midfield ace Kevin De Bruyne, though, after he picked up an injury while on international duty with Belgium.

straight to your inboxManchester City could welcome Raheem Sterling and Sergio Aguero back to face Arsenal.Kevin De Bruyne has added to Pep Guardiola's injury worries with the Belgian joining Gabriel Jesus on the sidelines after picking up a problem on international duty.However, Sterling has trained "much better in the last few days" after pulling out of the England squad with a minor hamstring injury and should be in contention for the Premier League game against Mikel Arteta's side.And there

straight to your inboxHere are your evening headlines until Friday, October 16.De Bruyne ruled out of Arsenal clashManchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne will miss the Premier League clash against Arsenal tomorrow, Pep Guardiola has confirmed.

straight to your inboxThe international break is over and now there is a chance for Manchester City to get back on track when they welcome Arsenal to the Etihad Stadium tomorrow.

straight to your inboxManchester City will be without Kevin De Bruyne for Saturday's game against Arsenal but should start record signing Ruben Dias after he made his debut against Leeds last time out.

straight to your inboxManchester City fans have been reacting to the blow of losing star midfielder Kevin De Bruyne to injury on social media this afternoon.De Bruyne was ruled out of City's clash with Arsenal on Saturday evening with an injury picked up while on international duty with Belgium. Pep Guardiola confirmed the news today, confirming in today's press conference that De Bruyne is out but for just how long he does not know.

straight to your inboxArsenal fans have been quick to admit they are happy not to be facing Man City star Kevin De Bruyne this weekend - but there is a catch.De Bruyne has been ruled out of action for the clash at the Etihad Stadium, though it has not been confirmed how long he will be on the sidelines.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester City evening headlines for Wednesday 14 October.Belgium boss Roberto Martinez has said that Kevin De Bruyne was released early from international duty in order to protect the player’s ‘well-being’.De Bruyne was withdrawn from the Belgium squad to face Iceland this evening having been substituted after 73 minutes in the defeat by England.De Bruyne faces a busy period with City playing seven matches between now and November 7.“The opposite - with

straight to your inboxDe Bruynereturns to CityKevin De Bruyne has returned from international duty early following his substitution against England at Wembley.The midfielder was withdrawn during the second half of Belgium’s 2-1 defeat on Sunday as a precaution, according to national team boss Roberto Martínez.Belgium’s official Twitter account revealed that De Bruyne had not travelled with the rest of the squad for their UEFA Nations League tie against Iceland.The severity of De Bruyne’s injury

straight to your inboxKevin De Bruyne has returned to Manchester City after picking up an injury on international duty, Belgium have confirmed.De Bruyne was in action for his country at Wembley on Sunday as they took on England in the Nations League and had to cut his fine performance short after picking up an injury.Despite De Bruyne's efforts, England came back from Romelu Lukaku's early penalty to win 2-1, with Marcus Rashford equalising with his own spot-kick and Mason Mount scoring with a

straight to your inbox every day, freeRoy Keane has criticised Marcus Rashford after England’s 2-1 victory over Belgium on Sunday.Rashford scored England’s equaliser during a solid performance for his country, but Keane had harsh words for both Rashford and Harry Maguire in the wake of the game.Keane questioned Rashford’s body language during the first-half, believing he could have done more as Belgium dominated the opening 45 minutes.“Rashford in the first-half was going through the motions,”

straight to your inbox Kevin De Bruyne was substituted in Belgium's defeat by England as a precaution as he was not feeling 100 per cent, handing Manchester City a new injury concern. De Bruyne was in fine form for his country at Wembley, as Belgium dominated much of the first half in the Nations League clash, despite England keeping the score at 1-1 at half time.

England will be hoping to stick to winning ways as they face Belgium this afernoon.Gareth Southgate's side continue their Nations League campaign on Sunday at Wembley Stadium.The Three Lions currently remain unbeaten, having ended their friendly game against Wales 3-0 on Thursday after a shake up to the line-up.But Belgium are set to be tough opponents as Roberto Martinez's team, featuring Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne, have won both of their matches so far.The behind-closed-doors game is on

straight to your inboxManchester City star Kevin De Bruyne has revealed his fears amid the gruelling football calendar following the coronavirus pandemic.Clubs have had much shorter breaks from the end of last season to the new campaign, with City playing nearly every three or four days until the end of 2020.The Blues are already without strikers Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus due to injuries – and De Bruyne fears that the jam-packed schedule could hit many Premier League players.The Belgium

straight to your inbox Liverpool star Jordan Henderson has revealed that he voted for Kevin De Bruyne in the PFA Player of the Year awards. The Anfield skipper pipped Manchester City ace De Bruyne to the Football Writers’ Association trophy, much to the annoyance of many Blues fans.