Manchester City Midfielder To Undergo Surgery

Kevin De Bruyne Suffers Injury, Faces Extended Absence

Manchester City Midfielder to Undergo Surgery

Significant Time Out of Action Expected

Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has undergone surgery on a hamstring injury that could rule him out for several months. The Belgian playmaker was forced off during the first half of City's 3-0 win over Burnley on Friday after suffering a muscle tear. De Bruyne underwent an examination on Saturday, which confirmed the extent of the injury. He is now set to undergo surgery, with reports suggesting that he could miss up to four months of action. The news is a major blow for City, who are already without Aymeric Laporte and Leroy Sane through injury. De Bruyne has been one of City's most influential players in recent seasons, and his absence will be a significant loss. Manager Pep Guardiola is now likely to have to re-evaluate his options in midfield. Bernardo Silva and Ilkay Gundogan are the most likely candidates to replace De Bruyne in the starting XI, but both players have had inconsistent form this season. De Bruyne's injury is also a concern for Belgium, who are due to play in the European Championship in the summer. The 29-year-old is a key part of Roberto Martinez's team and his absence would be a major loss.