Kevin de Bruyne back in training

Manchester City star Kevin de Bruyne has returned to training following a knee injury.

The news comes sooner than expected – it was thought the midfielder would be out for three months when he picked up a lateral collateral ligament lesion in his right knee just over six weeks ago.

De Bruyne, 27, was City's player of the season last term, scoring 12 goals and providing 21 assists as his side won the Premier League and EFL Cup.

The Belgium international’s only appearance so far was as a substitute in City's opening-day league win over Arsenal.

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