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Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne faces six weeks out, say representatives

Goalkeeper Joel Robles of Everton attempts to assist the injured Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City
Image: Everton goalkeeper Joel Robles tries to assist Kevin De Bruyne

Manchester City forward Kevin De Bruyne could be out for as long as six weeks with ankle and knee injuries, according to the player's representatives.

The Belgium international had to be stretchered off in serious pain towards the end of City's victory over Everton in the Capital One Cup semi-final on Wednesday.

The 3-1 score secured a Wembley final date against Liverpool on February 28 and City faced an anxious wait for the latest on the extent of De Bruyne's injury.

And his represenative, Patrick de Koster, told Sky Sports News HQ that De Bruyne is sad after scans revealed the extent of the injury.

"I spoke with him earlier and he's a little bit sad because he's got a tear in the ankle and in the lateral in his knee ligaments," De Koster said.

"For sure he will need six weeks rehabilitation. But he is going to do more medicals today. I think on Friday morning will have more news for when he can play again. 

"He wants to play football and he will miss important games - the final and Champions League games. It's something that can arrive in football and the only thing to do is work hard and come back."

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After scoring one goal and setting up another, Kevin de Bruyne left the pitch on a stretcher against Everton

De Bruyne, who scored one goal and made another on Wednesday night, suffered the injury following an innocuous looking challenge from Everton defender Ramiro Funes Mori.

After the match, City manager Manuel Pellegrini told Sky Sports: "I am optimistic he will not be out for the rest of the season. He has been very important to us all season."

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Everton goalkeeper Joel Robles said sorry on Wednesday evening for attempting to pick De Bruyne up after he went down injured.

Robles tweeted: "I would like to apologise to Kevin De Bruyne for my reaction to his injury. In the heat of the moment I didn't realise he was badly hurt. I wish him all the best and a speedy recovery."

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