Kevin De Bruyne is one of the most valuable players for Manchester City without doubt. His absence due to injury is really unlucky for them as well. However I don't think this would affect them deeply anyway. Because they are still one of the strongest teams in Europe now. They are full of world stars playing in coherence together.
There has been some drop in their form recently but it is no problem at all. I remember Manchester City having way worse times in one season and they were way behind the leader. But they still made an unforgettable comeback and won the title by a serious point gap.
For sure Kevin d bruyne injury is very unfortunate because of his great impact in the midfield but Man city is one of the teams in the world with experience, great and tactical players so even without Kevin d bruyne they can deliver their best on the pitch but brighton and hove albion has also been a competitive side since last season, so I see some drama in this game but whichever be the case, let the best team win
Kevin d bruyne is manchester city's most reliable and important star we have no doubt but he is injured that is the reality and we have to accept that reality. Not only us but also the club management has accepted that this star will not be able to return for a long time. Kevin d bruyne led manchester city to the final of the champions league last season but unfortunately he could not play the final match and after some time he got injured and left the field and that match was his last match then he could not come back to the field till now. His absence has had a bit of a negative impact on the team's performance but still Manchester City have performed well enough but they have lost their last two matches this season. Manchester City have dropped points in the last few matches but they are the best team in the English Premier League and they will surely return to the best form again.