City players show their concern as Kevin de Bruyne is hurt against SwanseaDe Bruyne takes on Swansea defender Mike van der Hoorn before he was injured in the 3-1 victory for Man City on SaturdayGetty ImagesPep Guardiola must do without one of his most exciting and consistent playersReutersSwansea star Leroy Fer argues with referee Neil Swarbrick after he awards Manchester City a penalty for a foul on Kevin De BruyneGetty Images
He is due to fly to Barcelona today for more tests and begin treatment but seems certain to be sidelined for at least three weeks.
KDB will miss Wednesday’s Battle of Britain Champions League clash at Celtic and unbeaten City’s Premier League showdown at second-placed Tottenham on Sunday.
City have also told Belgium boss Roberto Martinez that De Bruyne will not be available for next month’s World Cup qualifiers against Bosnia and Gibraltar.
De Bruyne limped off nine minutes from the end of Saturday’s 3-1 victory at Swansea — City’s sixth win in a row in the league and tenth in all competitions this term.
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He has been in outstanding form for City this season and boss Pep Guardiola remains hopeful he could have him back quickly after the inter- national break as they face another run of crunch matches.
City play Barcelona twice in the Champions League and also have the EFL Cup derby against Manchester United — all in a 13-day period.
De Bruyne’s Belgium and City team-mate Vincent Kompany is also crocked again with a groin problem, although signs are it is not serious.
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