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'It's not perfect but we will see': Pep Guardiola insists Kevin de Bruyne's shoulder injury is 'getting better' as midfielder star races to be ready for the Manchester derby

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says Kevin De Bruyne is making progress with his shoulder injury ahead of Sunday's Manchester derby.

De Bruyne was injured in the closing stages of the Carabao Cup final victory over Aston Villa last weekend and missed City's FA Cup win at Sheffield Wednesday in midweek.

Guardiola said: 'He is getting better. I spoke this morning with the physio and he feels better. It's not perfect but we will see.'

City's Kevin De Bruyne is still a doubt for Sunday's Manchester derby at Old Trafford

City's Kevin De Bruyne is still a doubt for Sunday's Manchester derby at Old Trafford

The midfield star was injured in the late stages of the Citizen's Carbao Cup win over Aston Villa
The Belgian got up to celebrate, but he is now battling to be ready for the Manchester derby

The Belgian got up to celebrate, but he is now battling to be ready for the Manchester derby

Missing the Belgian would be a big blow to City's hopes in the derby, with De Bruyne enjoying another season in world class form.