Pep Guardiola says he does not yet know if the Belgian will return to his side this weekend but if he is fit he will play and not be held back for Barcelona

Kevin De Bruyne is Manchester City’s main injury doubt as they prepare for Saturday’s clash with West Brom.

De Bruyne was taken off at half-time of City’s 1-1 draw with Southampton last Sunday and missed the EFL Cup defeat at Manchester United in midweek.

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Pep Guardiola says he is unsure whether the Belgian will be fit enough to return, and it was the same story for right-backs Pablo Zabaleta and Bacary Sagna.

If De Bruyne is fit it is likely he will play, rather than be held back for Tuesday’s game against Barcelona.

Sergio Aguero, meanwhile, will return to the starting line-up after being rested for the United game in midweek.

John Stones will also return to the side, most likely alongside Nicolas Otamendi, with Aleksandar Kolarov at left-back. With the status of Zabaleta and Sagna unknown, youngster Pablo Maffeo could maintain his place on the right side of defence.

West Brom manager Tony Pulis says he has a few "knocks and niggles" to worry about, but refused to name any names.

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The Baggies boss has just penned a new one-year contract at the Hawthorns and has promised to bridge the gap in quality between his side and Guardiola’s with "effort".

Claudio Yacob is one confirmed absentee as he is suspended, while James McClean has a minor shin problem but should play.