Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is hopeful Kevin De Bruyne will be able to feature before next month’s international break.
The playmaker was forced off during City’s 0-0 draw with Inter Milan in the Champions League and duly missed the heated 2-2 draw with Arsenal in the Premier League.
De Bruyne then sat out the 2-1 Carabao Cup win over Watford on Tuesday and will not be available for Saturday’s Premier League trip to Newcastle.
“No [he is not ready to play],” he said.
“Maybe before the international break [he will be available again].”
It is another big blow for City, who confirmed on Friday that key midfielder Rodri will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on a serious knee problem.
City first travel to St James’ Park before a visit to Slovan Bratislava on Tuesday as the Champions League starts up again.
They then host Fulham on Saturday October 5 before the international break runs between Monday October 7 and Tuesday October 15.
City resume their League campaign away at Wolves on Sunday October 20.
