Kevin De Bruyne Returns to Pitch, Assists in Manchester City's 5-0 Victory

Despite the successful return, City's manager Pep Guardiola emphasizes the need for careful management of De Bruyne's playing time to avoid a repeat injury.

Kevin De Bruyne returned to the pitch for Manchester City after a 149-day absence due to a serious hamstring injury that required surgery.
De Bruyne's return was marked by an assist to Jeremy Doku, contributing to City's 5-0 victory over Huddersfield Town in the third round of the FA Cup.
Despite his successful return, City's manager Pep Guardiola emphasized the need for patience and careful management of De Bruyne's playing time to avoid a repeat injury.
Guardiola also highlighted the importance of De Bruyne's role in winning games, but stressed that the team's success should not solely depend on him.
Another player, Manuel Akanji, was substituted due to an injury during the game, while Bernardo Silva and Kalvin Phillips both missed the game due to illness.