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Training gallery: De Bruyne is back!

City received a welcome boost, ahead of Tuesday's Champions League trip to Hoffenheim with the return of Kevin De Bruyne to training...

The Belgian playmaker had been out with injury since the Blues beat Arsenal last month and had been expected to miss up to three months.

However, he joined in Monday’s open session at the City Football Academy, as Pep Guardiola’s men stepped up preparations for the Group F clash.

View our gallery below...

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MANCHESTER IS BLUE : Unusual October weather!

MANCHESTER IS BLUE : Unusual October weather!
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ALL TOGETHER NOW : Light jogs to warm-up

ALL TOGETHER NOW : Light jogs to warm-up
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PURPLE HAZE : Looking sharp in the European training gear!

PURPLE HAZE : Looking sharp in the European training gear!
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ON THE RUN : Weaving in and out of the markers

ON THE RUN : Weaving in and out of the markers
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SUPER SANE : Leroy Sane will be looking to continue his recent fine form, in his home country

SUPER SANE : Leroy Sane will be looking to continue his recent fine form, in his home country
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BACK IN THE BIG TIME : Welcome back, Kevin De Bruyne!

BACK IN THE BIG TIME : Welcome back, Kevin De Bruyne!
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FANCY FOOTWORK : Those two frontmen are nimble on their feet!

FANCY FOOTWORK : Those two frontmen are nimble on their feet!
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BROTHERS IN ARMS : Time for synchronised stretches

BROTHERS IN ARMS : Time for synchronised stretches
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GIFT OF THE GAB : Something's tickled Gabriel Jesus!

GIFT OF THE GAB : Something's tickled Gabriel Jesus!