But despite returning to action against the Championship side last weekend, De Bruyne admitted he is unlikely to return to a starring role at the Etihad any time soon after suffering a recent hamstring injury in August at just a few months after a similar problem at Etihad. The Champions League final is a reminder to take care of yourself.
De Bruyne said: “I don’t think I’ll play too many games and Newcastle is a big game next week so hopefully I’ll be back on the bench.” “I want to play every game, but deep down I know I have to take care of myself,” he said.
The 32-year-old Belgium returned from 5-0 hudersfield hitsfields to Hudersfield in the FA Cup Cup. It was the Belgian’s first appearance since opening day of the Premier League season against Burnley last August.
