It's not often Manchester City's midfield looks so unsettled but Pep Guardiola goes into the new season with two openings in the middle.
But with openings comes opportunities, all that's needed is for someone to grasp them. One of the slots is only on a temporary basis.
Kevin De Bruyne valiantly fought on through a hamstring injury during the crucial end-of-season run-in as City closed in on the treble but the wear and tear finally caught up with him at the worst possible time, half an hour into the Champions League final.
It was heartbreaking for the Belgian who was also forced off in his first Champions League final appearance two years earlier but at least this time the Blues emerged victorious.
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