Star set to return from injury

De Bruyne poised to make

 Man City return

The manchester city star is in contention to make his comeback from ijury when they meet Burnley on Saturday, City boss Pep Guardiola confirmed.

The Belgian midfielder has made just one  substitute appearance this season after suffering a knee injury on the training ground on August 15.

City expected De Bruyn to be out till November but had a good progress in recovering from the injury, he returned to training prior to the goalless draw with Liverpool before the international break.

Pep Guardiola decided not to rush him in the fight for the top of the league table when they faced Liverpool but could play from the bench against Burnley as a Substitute.

“I don’t know if he’s able to play 90 minutes but he has trained really well over the past two weeks, with no pain and ready to be part of the group,” said Guardiola.

“He’s so important for us. When a player is out, I like it when they’re back to make us stronger. (There is) no doubt how important he is for us.”