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Pep Guardiola Talks Kevin De Bruyne, Leroy Sane Ahead of Manchester Derby

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said Kevin De Bruyne is "getting better" but remains a doubt for Sunday's Manchester derby at Old Trafford.

The Belgian playmaker missed City's 1-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday in the FA Cup on Wednesday with a shoulder injury.

Guardiola said at his pre-match press conference that De Bruyne will be back in training before City visit Manchester United, but he could not guarantee he will be fit enough to play:

The Spanish manager also ruled out the possibility of Leroy Sane playing any part at Old Trafford:

The German winger has been sidelined since August, when he suffered a serious knee injury in the Community Shield.