"Kevin is positive for Covid. He will be in isolation for 10 days," Guardiola said at a press conference, five days before the home match against PSG, decisive for qualification in the round of 16.
"Two days ago, he told me he was positive. He is here (in Manchester)," said the Catalan technician about the Belgian international returning from the selection.
"He must recover well. The human is more important than everything else," added the Mancunian coach.
Guardiola revealed that the 30-year-old has been vaccinated.
"Right now people are dying (because of) this pandemic. He has been vaccinated, so he is more protected and I hope the symptoms will be minor. He will come back as soon as possible (...) We have to. help, "Guardiola continued.
Kevin De Bruyne scored a goal on Tuesday with Belgium in Cardiff against Wales, in 2023 World Cup qualifying (1-1).
In addition to the Belgian midfielder, the champions of England will also be deprived of their striker Jack Grealish against Everton, said Guardiola.
Injured, the English international had already missed the match of his selection in San Marino (10-0 victory) on Monday.
City can however count on Phil Foden, affected in one leg in the English selection, but operational according to his coach.
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