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title: "Kevin De Bruyne doubtful for Liverpool clash after picking up injury"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
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published: "2021-01-21T18:00:00Z"
modified: "2021-01-21T18:00:00Z"
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# Kevin De Bruyne doubtful for Liverpool clash after picking up injury

Kevin De Bruyne could be a doubt for Manchester City’s vital Premier League clash with Liverpool next month.

That’s according to the [https://ninetythreetwenty.com/podcasts/the-9320-review-podcast-rain-supreme/](https://ninetythreetwenty.com/podcasts/the-9320-review-podcast-rain-supreme/)*[93:20 Podcast](https://ninetythreetwenty.com/podcasts/the-9320-review-podcast-rain-supreme/)* \[via [https://www.si.com/soccer/manchestercity/news/breaking-kevin-de-bruyne-sustains-hamstring-tear-player-is-major-doubt-for-liverpool-clash](https://www.si.com/soccer/manchestercity/news/breaking-kevin-de-bruyne-sustains-hamstring-tear-player-is-major-doubt-for-liverpool-clash)*[Sports Illustrated](https://www.si.com/soccer/manchestercity/news/breaking-kevin-de-bruyne-sustains-hamstring-tear-player-is-major-doubt-for-liverpool-clash)*\], who claim that the Belgian suffered a minor hamstring tear against Aston Villa on Wednesday evening, so he will be sidelined for a few weeks.

Liverpool entertain City at Anfield on February 7th, in what could potentially be a defining game in the title race.

It means De Bruyne has two-and-a-half weeks to recover, meaning he faces a race against time to be fit.

### Read Liverpool Verdict

No injuries to any player should ever be celebrated, but equally, there is no denying that the 29-year-old’s possible absence is a major boost for Liverpool.

De Bruyne is arguably the best midfielder in the world at the moment, [scoring three goals and registering 10 assists](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/73084/Show/Kevin-De-Bruyne) in the league so far this season.

His final ball is world-class and he has been a driving force for City for a number of years now, so often producing at big moments. He has now picked up [100 assists](https://www.mancity.com/news/mens/kevin-de-bruyne-100-man-city-assists-63746495) for the club, highlighting his quality.

De Bruyne being out of the Liverpool game would certainly make the champions’ task easier, in a match they could have to win, should City have opened up a lead on their rivals, as is [threatening to be the case](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/table) currently.