DE BRUYNE BACK IN CITY TRAINING

Manchester City star Kevin de Bruyne has returned to full-training following a knee injury sustained early on in the season.

The midfielder suffered ligament damage back in August and initially, it seemed the Belgium international was going to be out for three months.

However, it seems de Bruyne has recovered quicker than expected, with City's Player of the Year (2017/18) training with the side ahead of Tuesday night's Champions League clash with Hoffenheim.

Pep Guardiola has not revealed a date that de Bruyne could be back in action but on Saturday, revealed the midfielder's good progress.

"Kevin is making the last steps," Guardiola revealed following City's 2-0 win over Brighton at the weekend.

"He could start training in next few days, doing part of the sessions. Everything is going well."