Kevin De Bruyne has provided a positive update on the hamstring injury that forced him off in Manchester City‘s 1-0 win over Bournemouth on Saturday.
The Belgian playmaker had to be replaced by Riyad Mahrez in first-half stoppage time after pulling up against the Cherries.
Manager Pep Guardiola‘s immediate assessment did not sound good.
But De Bruyne himself has now given his own update, per Sam Lee of Goal:
“It happens, you know. I don’t think it’s too bad this time. It’s fine. I felt a little bit tight at the end of the half. I did one action with the pass and I didn’t feel too comfortable so I just took myself out. It’s better not to take a risk. I hope not [to be out for too long]. I felt something, but I don’t think it’s going to be too severe.“
City’s victory over Bournemouth took them back to the top of the table, and they now sit one point clear of second-placed Liverpool after the Reds could only draw 0-0 with Everton.
It is the first time since late last year that the Sky Blues have had the title back in their own hands.