Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has been ruled out for three months after sustaining a knee injury during training on Wednesday.

The Belgian suffered a lateral collateral ligament tear, in his right knee. He will not require any surgery.

City confirmed the development on Friday afternoon.

We can confirm @DeBruyneKev has suffered a lateral collateral ligament (LCL) lesion in his right knee.

No surgery is required, and the midfielder is expected to be out for around three months.

Get well soon, KDB! #mancity pic.twitter.com/hozcvnF8BX

— Manchester City (@ManCity) August 17, 2018