De Bruyne will be available to face Tottenham in the Premier League

The Belgium playmaker was conspicuous by his absence when a TV company filmed some of City™s preparations for the clash at the Etihad Stadium but manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed there was no serious issue.

œHe had a personal issue and could not train but today he is back, the City boss said on Wednesday.

Centre-backs John Stones and Ruben Dias could also be available after recent injury lay-offs.

Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Guardiola said: œThey are back. They have trained really well in the last two sessions, both. They are in contention.

œWe are going to train this afternoon and see who is going to play.

City are hoping to bounce back after their frustrating loss to Manchester United in last Saturday™s derby at Old Trafford.

Guardiola said: œIt™s over. It™s past. We are not going to change anything now, so the focus is Tottenham.

œTwo minutes later, in the dressing room, that was my message to the team.