Manchester City's trip to Newcastle this coming weekend may have to happen without Kevin De Bruyne.
The Belgian midfielder missed the game at the weekend against Arsenal, which ended in a 2-2 draw.
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Manager Pep Guardiola is being cautious with his veteran creative star, especially given anchorman Rodri could be out for the season with a knee injury.
Per Manchester Evening News, City will take their time with De Bruyne this week.
He will be assessed to see if he has recovered from a thigh problem before he comes back into training.
The injury is not serious, but he will not play on Tuesday in the League Cup against Watford.