Will Kevin De Bruyne stay at Manchester City? | Pep Guardiola updates on Belgian midfielder's future

Manchester City Bounce Back with Convincing Win over Nottingham Forest

After a seven-game winless streak, Manchester City returned to winning ways with a convincing 3-1 victory over Nottingham Forest in midweek. The Blues will be looking to build on this momentum as they travel to London to face Crystal Palace tomorrow.

Pep Guardiola Keeps it Brief in Press Conference

In a rare sight, Pep Guardiola’s press conference was a concise one, lasting just over three minutes. The City boss gave a brief update on player availability and talked about Crystal Palace, but it was Kevin De Bruyne’s future that dominated the conversation.

De Bruyne’s Future in Doubt

The 31-year-old midfielder returned to the starting lineup against Nottingham Forest and scored a goal and provided an assist. However, his contract is set to expire this summer, and his future remains uncertain. Guardiola was non-committal when asked about De Bruyne’s future, stating that he would like to have him sign a new contract but acknowledged that it may not be possible.

Replacing De Bruyne

Guardiola admitted that finding a replacement for De Bruyne would be difficult, as he is an integral part of the team. The City boss also hinted that the club may have to look to younger players to fill the void.

Injury Concerns

Manchester City will have to monitor Kevin De Bruyne’s fitness, as they face a busy schedule with games every two or three days. Phil Foden is still out with bronchitis, and Nathan Ake is set to miss a few weeks after coming off injured during the Forest game.

Three Points Needed Against Crystal Palace

After a disappointing few weeks, Manchester City will be hoping to build on their midweek win and secure three points against Crystal Palace. A smile may return to Guardiola’s face if his team can achieve this, as they look to get back on track and push for a top-four finish in the Premier League.

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