Pep Guardiola urges caution over Kevin De Bruyne and Nathan Ake as Man City wait on injury returns
manchestereveningnews.co.ukKevin De Bruyne and Nathan Ake still need time to recover from their injuries - although Ake has taken a step forward with his recovery.
Both De Bruyne and Ake have been out for Manchester City, and remain on course to return after the international break. Both will miss City's home clash with Fulham alongside longer-term absentees Rodri and Oscar Bobb.
Pep Guardiola offered an optimistic update on both, while also urging caution that they will need time to get up to speed once free from injury.
De Bruyne has been left out of this month's international fixtures and has also requested to be omitted from the November camp on grounds of his longer-term fitness. ALSO READ: 'Part of this club' - Pep Guardiola's 115 charges update gives fresh insight into Man City future ALSO READ: Angry Pep Guardiola tears apart FIFA rule change that will impact Man City with simple question And Guardiola backed the Belgian's decision, admitting that he is still feeling the after-effects from his surgery 12 months ago that kept him out until the new year.
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