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Kevin De Bruyne to have late test for Manchester City v Burnley

Kevin De Bruyne during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on August 12, 2018
Image: Kevin De Bruyne has not played since the opening day of the season

Kevin De Bruyne is close to returning for Manchester City and will have a late fitness test ahead of Burnley's visit on Saturday, Sky Sports News understands.

The Belgium midfielder remained at City over the international break, having not played since injuring his knee on the opening weekend of the season against Arsenal.

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He returned to training ahead of City's last Premier League game against Liverpool and Pep Guardiola considered the midfielder for selection, though he ultimately did not make the matchday squad.

The 27-year-old previously outlined next month's Manchester derby, live on Sky Sports on November 11, as his the date he was targeting for a return.

But it is understood he will be assessed over the next 48 hours to determine if he will be involved against Burnley this weekend.

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That fixture is the first of seven games in 23 days for City, including home and away Champions League games against Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk and a Premier League clash with Tottenham.

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