Coach Domenico Tedesco explains the reason behind not calling up Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne
After the list of players called up from Belgium for the friendlies of the next FIFA Date was announced, the coach Domenico Tedesco needed to justify the absence of Kevin De Bruyne. According to the Belgian commander, the midfielder Manchester City You have a groin problem and will continue treatment in your groin. England.
The 32-year-old star wants to recover so he can be at a high level during the rest of the season, making himself available to compete in the Euro 2024. De Bruyne will miss the friendly matches against Ireland, on March 23, and England, on the 26th of March.
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“He has been playing the last few games with a small groin problem. I talked to the doctors and also to Kevin and we decided that the risk would be too great. It’s better to give him time to recover at Manchester City and have him ready for the Euros.”Tedesco said.
Kevin De Bruyne missed the first five months of the 2023/24 season due to a muscle injury. The midfielder had to undergo surgery, returning to the pitch for the Citizens in early January. Since then, he has played 12 games, with one goal scored and 11 assists. The 2024 Euro Cup takes place between June 14th and July 14th, in Germany. Belgium is in Group E, with Slovakia, Romania and the winner of repechage 2, which will be played between Israel, Iceland, Bosnia It is Ukraine.
Source: sportbuzz
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