Kevin De Bruyne is helped up by Kyle Walker after going down injuredKevin De Bruyne was substituted after suffering a "muscular" injury during Manchester City's 1-0 win over Bournemouth, Pep Guardiola has confirmed. After enjoying a superb 2017/18 season, De Bruyne has been hit by several injuries during this campaign. After registering 12 goals and 21 assists in all competitions last season, De Bruyne has just four goals and four assists this term. Vincent Kompany replaces John Stones during Manchester City's win over BournemouthCity defender John Stones was also taken off with an injury during their victory, with captain Vincent Kompany replacing him. However, Guardiola was more positive in his diagnosis of the England defender's problem, saying: "John - I think it was a precaution."

Source: Sky sports March 02, 2019 16:01 UTC