Pep Guardiola has given an injury update regarding the condition of Manchester City’s standout player, Kevin De Bruyne, ahead of their upcoming Premier League encounter against Arsenal this weekend.

Kevin De Bruyne’s status is now known ahead of Manchester City’s pivotal Premier League matchup with Arsenal.

There were some unsettling tidings for Pep Guardiola concerning a number of first-team players, especially in defense, during the recent international break.

John Stones and Kyle Walker were both substituted off early in their England matches against Brazil and Belgium, respectively.

Stones’s suspected adductor problem is still pending a diagnosis, and Walker’s health is still unknown.

In addition, Manuel Akanji and Matheus Nunes sustained injuries while playing for their respective countries, and they will be assessed when they get back to the City Football Academy.

In the midst of these disappointments, there is some encouraging news regarding Kevin De Bruyne, giving Manchester City supporters some hope before their next match against Arsenal.

Rob Dawson of ESPN reports that Manchester City is “optimistic” about De Bruyne’s availability for the game against Arsenal.

After working out with the club’s Under-23 team on Tuesday, there is “growing hope” that he will be able to play.

De Bruyne is anticipated to return to first-team practice on Thursday, although the medical staff will still be keeping an eye on his condition.

Due to leg surgery, De Bruyne missed a large chunk of the current season, but in recent months, he has become one of Guardiola’s best players.

In 14 appearances across all competitions, the 32-year-old Belgian midfielder has shown his class by scoring two goals and setting up opportunities for his teammates.

Notably, he was crucial to City’s 6-2 FA Cup fifth-round victory over Luton, in which he scored four goals.

De Bruyne’s health is crucial as Manchester City prepares for a difficult stretch of games in late March and early April.

The team’s goal of winning back-to-back trebles depends on his ability to continue playing at his best. They want to win the Premier League title and succeed in both domestic and European competitions.