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Kevin De Bruyne could MISS Manchester derby on Sunday as Pep Guardiola admits he 'doesn't know how long' the Man City midfielder will be out for with a back injury

Pep Guardiola has raised the prospect of Kevin De Bruyne missing the Manchester derby after sustaining a back injury.

De Bruyne missed Wednesday night’s slender FA Cup fifth round victory at Sheffield Wednesday after landing awkwardly towards the end of Sunday’s Carabao Cup final.

‘Kevin had a problem, he was not fit,’ Guardiola said. ‘He fell down in a bad position in his back. We don’t know how long (he will be out).’

Kevin De Bruyne picked up a back issue on Sunday and could miss the Manchester derby

Kevin De Bruyne picked up a back issue on Sunday and could miss the Manchester derby

Man City manager Pep Guardiola he does not know how long the Belgian will be absent for

Man City manager Pep Guardiola he does not know how long the Belgian will be absent for

Asked if he is doubtful for Manchester City’s trip to Old Trafford on Sunday, Guardiola added: ‘I don’t know right now.