Kevin De Bruyne :Mr. Incredible of Manchester City

Manchester City looked hopeful in the second-half thanks to goals by Bernardo Silva and Jack Grealish, but the club harrowingly lost by 3-2.

It certainly looks like Manchester City are still suffering from side-effects of last week's Champions League clash against Atletico Madrid in Spain.

Meanwhile, it is sure that a return by Kyle Walker and especially mid-fielder Kevin De Bruyne, also known as Mr. Incredible of Manchester City, is the need of the hour if the club wants to keep the hope of their Premier League campaign alive.

Kyle Walker was ruled out of the match. In contrast, Kevin De Bruyne and Ilkay Gundogan didn't play against Liverpool as the supremo, Pep Guardiola, announced they had issues with fatigue and injury within the squad amidst a two-week period where they faced both Liverpool and Atletico Madrid twice.

Pep Guardiola’s update on Kevin De Bruyne

Pep Guardiola's Manchester City team is anchored by Kevin De Bruyne, a top midfielder. In 24 appearances for the club in the 2021-2022 Premier League season, the Belgian midfielder has scored 11 goals, and 16 have been wins

For many years, he has been one of the most respected players in the world. And has proved that he is Manchester City's talisman.

He has been the key player and the man that the opposition players fear. However, injuries and a dip in form have prevented him from leading Manchester City to the apex of European football.

His six goals and one assist in the last six games for City before the clash filled match against Atletico Madrid are enough to explain just how good he has been. With that said, Bruyne's presence or absence in the squad may play a big factor. As was visible at the FA Cup semi-finals match against Liverpool.

Kevin De Bruyne was unable to walk and had to receive stitches after Manchester City's victory at Wanda Metropolitano. Guardiola, however, confirmed that the Belgian could be available against Brighton & Hove Albion.

Another important factor should Manchester City look to win against Graham Potter's Brighton will be to fill in Kyle Walker's shoes, whom Pep Guardiola confirmed will not be available for Wednesday's match.

Manchester City turns its attention to the Premier League following the FA Cup defeat

City quickly turned their attention to the Premier League following their loss against Liverpool in the FA Cup. They are currently one point ahead of Liverpool in the Premier League. Still, they could be two points behind them before Wednesday's match against Brighton, should Liverpool beat Manchester United at Anfield.

Although Guardiola's men have never lost at Brighton, Brighton are in great form and have beaten Tottenham and Arsenal in their Premier League matches.