With KDB's return, Man City's mentality is getting better. He has a very good game-changing vision. It cannot be denied that KDB is one of the best midfielders in Europe currently.
Especially if he plays together with Haaland, he is a very real threat to other clubs. So far at the same level as them are the defending Kings Real Madrid and Bayer Munchen.
These three teams are the favorites to win the Champions League this season, because they have the greatest chance and their experience has been proven.
I think City will be favorites to win when they have Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne. These two players really brought City to the peak of their performance. So without those two players I think City are not favorites to win. We can see how City drew against Crystal Palace and was defeated by Aston Villa. Without KDB they cannot develop tactics and pass the ball well. And without Haaland they don't have a great finisher on the front line who will take the slightest chance into a goal. So I hope they both can return as soon as possible before City have to be eliminated from the Champions League.