Pep Guardiola has responded to claims that there may be issues between himself and Kevin De Bruyne, explaining why the Belgian is still not starting for Manchester City.The 33-year-old has struggled

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 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 denied rumours of a rift between himself and Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne after pundits questioned the Belgium international's recent lack of game time. De Bruyne has only started four Premier League matches so far this season and his absence was called into question by pundits on Sky Sports after City's 2-0 loss to Liverpool on Sunday.

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

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

City has not won in seven games in all competitions — its worst run under Guardiola — and De Bruyne has featured only as a substitute in the last five of those matches after recovering from a pelvic injury.

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.