Kevin De Bruyne, a midfielder for Manchester City, could miss the next four months while the team decides if the Belgian international requires surgery for a hamstring issue, according to manager Pep Guardiola.

In the first half of City’s 3-0 victory over Burnley on Friday, De Bruyne hobbled out due to the same injury that forced him to leave the Champions League final in June.

Guardiola stated at a press conference before his team’s Super Cup match against Sevilla on Wednesday in Athens: “It’s a significant injury.”We need to decide whether he needs surgery or not, but either way, he will be out for a while. In the upcoming days, [the choice to have surgery will be made]. The time frame is three to four months.De Bruyne didn’t play for City in the preseason, but he came back in the second half of the Community Shield loss against Arsenal.Against Burnley, he was chosen to play from the beginning, and Guardiola stated before the game that the 32-year-old “felt good.””We could say don’t play, but this injury could happen later,” Guardiola continued. “I talked to the doctor, the physio, and him before making the decision. He claimed to feel terrific.Guardiola also stated that, in light of De Bruyne’s forced absence, City may now intensify its search for additional players.Despite a value issue, sources have told ESPN that they are still interested in Lucas Paquet of West Ham United.When asked if City may sign someone to replace De Bruyne, Guardiola replied, “We will see.“In light of what transpired, possibilities will be considered. It’s a major setback and really difficult for us.