LONDON: Kevin de Bruyne is set for spell on sidelines after reaggravating the hamstring issue that flared up in the Champions League final.

Manchester City’s skipper lasted just 22 minutes in Friday’s 3-0 win over Burnley before being replaced by new signing Mateo Kovacic.

Manager Pep Guardiola said: “Unfortunately he is injured again. He said to me it’s a problem in the same position as the Champions League.

“He recovered well, but now we’ve lost him for a time. We have to reflect and talk to the doctors and the physios.

“He has to be relaxed, recover and come back. He was feeling really good.”

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