Pep Guardiola: De Bruyne's Choice to Rest Today, City Boss Reveals

Guardiola clarified: "He underwent surgery that sidelined him for five months. Such procedures can disrupt the body's equilibrium."

"He can't play every third day. He decides what is best for himself and people will have to understand that. 

"From experience, I know that you have to be careful after such a serious injury."