Manchester City can of course feel the absence of De Bruyne in the Champions League as well. However it is the truth on one hand that they are still able to stay strong. Things are going well in the English Premier League these days. They are winning their matches one by one and I don't doubt their performance in the Champions League too.
Manchester City squad is full of talented players. Guardiola can find a solution to his absence one way or another here as well.
De Bruyne is one of the most special players in this squad. He has a wonderful relationship with Haaland. I hope we don't see Haaland getting balls less than before without him. For now he is still doing okay at scoring.
Manchester City has started the new season well after finishing the last season well. This team has won three matches in a row in the English Premier League. Manchester City's defenders, midfielders and strikers are each performing well in their respective positions. Manchester City will be one of the favorites for the Champions League if De Bruyne returns from injury. De Bruyne's absence has had a somewhat negative effect on the game of main striker Erling Haaland. De Bruyne would create the ball brilliantly which Erling Haaland would score. If Manchester City can perform well in the Champions League according to the right plan, then Manchester City will achieve something good in the Champions League this season as well.