Competitors are not distracted! Man City names Kevin De Bruyne even though he’s not fit to fight against the World Cup.

Manchester City is scheduled to compete in the Club World Cup in Saudi Arabia at the end of this month. And from submitting a list to FIFA, the Blues have De Bruyne on the list, even though he hasn’t played at all since injuring his back thigh muscle in the opening game of the season. and had to undergo surgery

In this case, Pep Guardiola, the boss of the Blues, recently revealed that the skilled captain should be able to return to the field in January. And even though the most recent British league champions will add the name of the 32-year-old star to travel with the team. But they said he will not be able to play and will only travel as captain.

Manchester City will play in the Club World Cup semi-finals in Jeddah on Tuesday, December 19, against either Club Leon of Mexico or Urawa Red Diamonds from the J-League. The third place match and final will be played on Friday, December 22 at the King Adullah Sports City Stadium. This tournament will feature other participating teams. Along with Al Ahly (Egypt), Al Ittihad (Saudi Arabia), Auckland City (New Zealand) and Fluminense (Brazil).

List of Manchester City players

Goalkeeper : Ederson, Stefan Ortega, Scott Carson

Defender : Kyle Walker , Yosco Guardiol , Manuel Acanji , Ruben Dias , John Stones , Nathan Ake , Sergio Go Mez, Rico Lewis

Midfielder : Rodri, Calvin Phillips, Mateo Kovacic, Mateus Nunes, Bernardo Silva, Kevin De Bruyne

Striker : Oscar Bobb, Phil Foden, Jeremy Dogu, Jack Grealish, Julian Alvarez, Erling Haaland