Manchester City team news: Kevin De Bruyne, Vincent Kompany and Fabian Delph OUT of Celtic Champions League clash
The Belgian ace De Bruyne has a hamstring injury and will be out for up to three weeks
MANCHESTER CITY take on Celtic in the Champions League on Wednesday night - but £55million ace Kevin De Bruyne will play no part.
City were dealt a major blow this weekend – when the Belgian pulled up with a hamstring injury and was forced out of their 3-1 win over Swansea City.
The Belgian forward is expected to be out for up to three weeks – the time scale has now been confirmed after the 25-year-old has his scan.
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City boss Pep Guardiola said: “It looks like it was muscular, but I am not a doctor. It is a pity because he is an important player.
“That’s why we have to have a big squad as everyone will help us.”
Guardiola also confirmed yesterday that club captain Vincent Kompany will also be out for up to three weeks with "muscle fatigue".
Midfielder Fabian Delph (muscle strain) is out for City, but could return for the Premier League clash against Everton at the weekend.