KEVIN DE BRUYNE believes he has a chance of being fit for Sunday’s Manchester derby at Old Trafford.
The City superstar picked up a shoulder injury in last weekend’s Carabao Cup final win over Aston Villa.
Kevin De Bruyne reckons he will be fit for the Manchester derby despite a shoulder injuryCredit: Getty Images
De Bruyne was ruled out of Wednesday’s 1-0 FA Cup fifth-round victory at Sheffield Wednesday — and boss Pep Guardiola was unsure whether he would be ready to face United.
City’s medical staff found some minor damage to a ligament in the Belgian’s shoulder.
But they do not feel the injury is serious and will give it as long as possible to settle down.
Meanwhile, KDB’s team-mate John Stones reckons City can build on their run of five straight victories across four competitions.
Their two cup wins followed a memorable 2-1 triumph at Real Madrid in the Champions League.
And with four away successes in that five-match run, City make the short journey across town at the weekend in good heart.
Defender Stones said: “We’ve got to be confident within ourselves and know what we’re capable of. But we’re humble about it which is a great way to go about yourself.
“It was a tough night against Sheffield and to keep momentum going, coming off the back of those two games, they’re very positive signs for us.”
Sergio Aguero’s winner at Hillsborough means City have not been knocked out of a domestic cup in two years.
Stones added: “I think the mindset of the lads is spot on. Sometimes clubs come away to places and almost think they’re going to push teams over.
“We never do that and I think that’s why we’ve done so well in recent years.”
Man City kitman Brandon Ashton celebrates in traditional style after Carabao Cup win
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
