Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has admitted he is struggling to rekindle last season's form, but the Belgian believes he'll be able to rediscover his form by the end of the month.
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De Bruyne's season so far has been injury-struck - so say the least. But against Huddersfield Town on Sunday, City's Player of the Year (2017/18) completed 90 minutes for the first time this campaign.
Injuries have been such an issue this season for De Bruyne, that the midfielder believes they have robbed him of any "rhythm".
"I try to do my best and try to come back in the form I was in last year, but I am not used to playing every three days at the moment," De Bruyne said.
"I just need the time to get used to it and get in my rhythm. I'm getting better but you need a run of games where you play a lot because I'm not used to playing every three days.
"It's not the same record as last year, but you can expect that because I've been out since the World Cup. But I'm getting there and I'm happy with the way I'm performing."
There was reports of a potential argument between De Bruyne and his manager Pep Guardiola, with the Belgium midfielder visibly being irritated when he was substituted in their 9-0 win against Burton Albion in the Carabao Cup.
"I want to play every game," De Bruyne insisted. "We know with Burton, we should go through but every game you need to show respect to the other teams.
"In the end it is the manager's decision who plays on Wednesday."