Manchester City benefits greatly from De Bruyne's return. The man is creative and skilled. It's clear they miss him and Haaland. Their absence has cost City points, clearly. De Bruyne's return will boost the team, especially in big games. I'm doubtful he'll recover quickly. Long-term injuries can be physically and mentally taxing. For Haaland, patience is crucial. I know everyone wants him back, but health comes first. Gundogan has played well, but De Bruyne's return will give City's midfield that extra spark
Mentally taxing in particular as the player needs time to fully trust his body again. The last problem that De Bruyne or anyone around him wants is that the same injury happens again. That's the point where players really feel they are in deep trouble and his injury came up twice as far as I know. But if he can get back into his best form, the guy is a beast who can decide games. Plus he is fun to watch as he is among the very few who give twice as much as they physically can. The work he does sometimes for the team is alien.