An injury update on Kevin De Bruyne ahead of FA Cup tie against Liverpool

Kevin De Bruyne is set to miss Saturday’s FA Cup semi-final against Liverpool.

The playmaker scored his 14th goal of the season last Saturday, as the two Premier League title contenders tied 2-2 at the Etihad Stadium.

However, the Daily Mail reports that the Belgium international is set to be denied the chance to face Liverpool for the second time in less than a week.

The 30-year-old was knocked out in the second half against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night with an ankle injury, with Pep Guardiola He then said City were “in big trouble” due to De Bruyne and Kyle Walker’s problems.

While the report states that De Bruyne has an injury, it is indicated that he will not be able to recover in time for the Wembley Stadium match.

At the moment, it is unknown whether the player will be able to return in time for City’s upcoming match against Brighton and Hove Albion on April 20.