Man City XI vs Newcastle: De Bruyne injury latest, predicted lineup, confirmed team news for Premier League | OneFootball

Pep Guardiola again without two big names in midfield

Pep Guardiola will be without Kevin De Bruyne for today’s trip to Newcastle, further adding to Manchester City’s midfield problems.

De Bruyne has been out since he was forced off at half-time against Inter Milan in the Champions League, missing the matches since against Arsenal and Watford.

The Belgian remains on the sidelines and has been ruled out of the clash with Newcastle, as Guardiola admitted he is unsure when De Bruyne will be available again.

Guardiola also confirmed that Rodri has undergone surgery on an ACL injury picked up in last Sunday’s fiery 2-2 draw with Arsenal, and will miss the rest of the season in a huge blow to City.

Asked how City will fill that gap, Guardiola said: "Mateo Kovacic and I have a few more. Ilkay Gundogan can play in that position, John Stones have too. We have alternatives."

John Stones, who scored City’s last-gasp equaliser against the Gunners, could start against Newcastle, having played 90 minutes in the midweek 2-1 Carabao Cup victory against Watford. Rico Lewis may also return in place of Kyle Walker.

Jack Grealish, another substitute last weekend, might also get a start ahead of Jeremy Doku, while Phil Foden may have to continue his return from the bench.

Predicted Man City XI (4-3-2-1): Ederson; Lewis, Stones, Dias, Gvardiol; Kovacic, Gundogan; Bernardo Silva, Savio, Grealish; Haaland

Injured: Rodri, De Bruyne, Ake, Bobb

Date and time: 12:30pm BST on Saturday, September 28, 2024

Venue: St. James’ Park

TV channel: TNT Sports