The midfielder has been officially ruled out until November but he is hopeful he can be back before then, though it depends on the treatments used
Manchester City have stated that Kevin De Bruyne will miss three months with a knee injury, but the midfielder himself is hoping to be back in the starting line-up before the end of October.
The Belgium international has damaged the lateral ligament in his right knee and he does not require an operation, though he will return to Dr Ramon Cugat's surgery in Barcelona for further checks.
For now, De Bruyne will be continually assessed by City's medical staff, who will have to make a decision on how to manage his rehabilitation.