Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has rubbished suggestions of a rift with Kevin De Bruyne, insisting he is "desperate" to have the playmaker back at his best.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has denied he has a "personal problem" with Kevin De Bruyne and insists the playmaker's absence from the team in recent weeks was down to his fitness issues.

Pep Guardiola has dismissed the idea that he has fallen out with Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne. The Belgium international has not started a game since the middle of September as a result of a groin problem that,

Pep Guardiola has hit back at suggestions he is not selecting Kevin De Bruyne because of a rift with the Manchester City midfielder.

Pep Guardiola has dismissed speculation of a strained relationship with Kevin De Bruyne following limited appearances for the Manchester City midfielder this season. De

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has launched an attack on Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville over comments the pair have made regarding Kevin De Bruyne.

Kevin De Bruyne has struggled with hamstring issues over the last few seasons; the midfielder came on as a late substitute in Sundays 2-0 defeat to Liverpool; Pep Guardiola confirmed he is close to st

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has dismissed talk of a rift with star midfielder Kevin de Bruyne and says he is "desperate" to have the Belgian back to his best. De Bruyne has only started four Premier League games in another campaign blighted by injury.

Kevin De Bruyne has struggled with hamstring issues over the last few seasons; the midfielder came on as a late substitute in Sundays 2-0 defeat to Liverpool; Pep Guardiola confirmed he is close to st