Kevin De Bruyne is doubtful for Manchester City’s upcoming clash with Arsenal after suffering an injury during their Champions League stalemate with Inter Milan.

The Belgium playmaker was withdrawn at the interval after struggling in the latter stages of the first half of Wednesday’s goalless draw with the Serie A winners at the Etihad Stadium.

He will now be assessed with the situation a major concern for the champions ahead of Sunday’s visit of their closest challengers in the Premier League over the past two seasons.

Manager Pep Guardiola said: “I don’t know (what the problem is). I haven’t spoken with the doctors yet. We’ll assess tonight, maybe tomorrow. I will have more info tomorrow.”

City failed to spark as a positive Inter, who created some of the best chances during the game, claimed a creditable draw in their first match of the competition’s new league phase.

Guardiola, however, felt there was plenty to be pleased about against tough opposition.

The Spaniard said: “We faced a really, really difficult team – the champions from Italy. A class team in all departments.

“I’m really, really satisfied for the game we played. I liked everything about my team today, everything.

“We would have preferred to win – there are still seven games. We’ll see what happens.”

Guardiola’s long-term future is uncertain with his contract due to expire next summer.

That led to one Italian journalist at his post-match press conference asking if he would ever consider coaching in Serie A but he reiterated his love of City.