As the family come to terms with the break in, De Bruyne has stepped up his recovery by returning to the training pitch with his City team-mates in Saudi Arabia.

The Belgian midfielder was seen smiling and in good spirits during the session. Guardiola will hope, given his side’s recent indifferent form, that his star playmaker can now accelerate his return.

Kevin De Bruyne trained with his Manchester City team-mates in Saudi Arabia on Monday

The Belgian midfielder has had a nightmare four months battling against a hamstring issue

De Bruyne (centre) appeared in good spirits during the session despite his family life distress

As well as De Bruyne, star striker Erling Haaland is with his team-mates in Saudi Arabia despite his recent injury concerns.

The striker was excluded from City’s squad at the weekend as they drew 2-2 with Crystal Palace.

De Bruyne’s return to first-team football has been expected for some time, especially after he was named in City’s squad for the tournament.

Belgian news outlet HLN said items had been taken from his house but no further details were available. The burglars used a stepladder to reach the first floor of the property in Bolderberg, Heusden-Zolder.

De Bruyne is with City on the trip despite his Belgian mansion being broken into on Saturday

Manchester City shared a photograph of their stars after they touched down in Saudi Arabia

Erling Haaland missed the weekend draw with Crystal Palace but got off the plane in Jeddah