LONDON: Kevin de Bruyne has been ruled out from the Clash of Manchester City with Everton and the Champions League fight next week against Paris Saint-Germain after the positive test of Coronavirus, manager Pep Guardiola said on Friday.
The city boss said De Bruyne isolated for 10 days after receiving a positive test during the recent international break.
After facing Everton in domestic action, the city, which was three points behind the Chelsea Premier League leader, host PSG in a crucial match on Wednesday.
The city is one point above the second PSG in Group A with two games remaining when they looked to seal the place in the last 16 years.
“Kevin became positive from Covid.
He will be 10 days isolated,” Guardiola said on Friday.
“Two days ago, he told me that he was positive.
He is here (in Manchester).” Forget fitness, momentum, he must recover well.
Humans are more important than others.
“This is the latest blow to De Bruyne, who has struggled to reach the peak form for the city this season.
He was transported after one hour of City’s defeat against Crystal Palace in October and started the bench for the following match against the Brugge club.
De Bruyne draws a draw 1- 1 Belgium against Wales in Cardiff this week and also played in the previous victory over Estonia who sealed their place in the World Cup next year.
Guardiola revealed 30 years -dold was vaccinated and said he was more worried to ensure his star avoided a serious battle of the virus than his absence from his absence from Team.
“At the moment the people are dying in this pandemic.
He is vaccinated so that it is more protected and hopefully the symptoms will be small, “Guardiola said.” He will return as soon as possible.
There are no worries about rhythm or what we will miss.
We must help him.
“Covid de Bruyne’s test is not the only blow fitness for the Premier League champions ahead of Everton’s visit to the Etihad Stadium.
Guardiola said City Forward Jack Greals is also likely to miss it.
Withdrawing from the England squad before the World Cup qualifier Monday in San Marino.
In addition to greal injury, City Playmaker Phil Foden for Everton’s game is uncertain after he also suffers from foot problems on assignments.