Guardiola predicted a scenario like to the one that occurred on the last day of the 2021–2022 season, when the Citizens won the title in a thrilling victory over Aston Villa, during his pre-match press conference.
De Bruyne played a key role in the victory that day, but he might be forced to miss Sunday’s matchup with West Ham.
Regarding the availability of the 32-year-old midfielder, the manager, Pep Guardiola, stated that it was uncertain whether he would be fit to participate in the upcoming match.
Guardiola mentioned that the team had a day off and they would have a better understanding of the player’s condition after assessing him during the training session scheduled for that day.
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In terms of injury updates for other players, defender Nathan Ake has returned to training after successfully recovering from a minor calf injury.
However, goalkeeper Ederson is expected to be sidelined for the team’s last two matches of the campaign due to a fracture he sustained in his right eye socket during a match against Tottenham.
In comparison, Arsenal is experiencing fewer injury concerns leading up to their final match of the season. Although Bukayo Saka appeared to be limping off the field in their previous game against Manchester United, the team’s manager, Mikel Arteta, confirmed that Saka did not suffer any injuries, according to LWOS
Furthermore, there is a possibility that Jurrien Timber, who has been unable to play since the opening week of the season due to an injury, might make a return to the field for the match against Everton
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