‘A silent assassin’… International manager says Man City player is ‘as close to a football genius as you can get’

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Published on 2024-01-31 12:00:00

Belgian maestro Kevin De Bruyne has made a triumphant return to the Manchester City squad after recovering from a hamstring injury that required surgery.

Fans are excited by his return, and rightly so, as he is a unique and highly skilled footballer who brings something special to the pitch.

Following his successful spell off the bench, De Bruyne is now ready to make his first start since returning, potentially against Burnley.

International manager Gary White has expressed his admiration for the 32-year-old, citing him as a football genius and the most enjoyable player in the world to watch at the moment.

He said: “Kevin De Bruyne has everything that you are looking for in the modern footballer. For me, he is easily the most enjoyable player in the world to watch at the moment. I think he is very underrated, to be honest, as you can see by the votes.

De Bruyne’s impact on the pitch is undeniable, as demonstrated by his significant contributions in City’s recent Premier League match against Newcastle United.

He turned the game around in just 20 minutes, scoring and assisting in injury-time. White, who voted for De Bruyne at the recent FIFA Best awards, believes that De Bruyne is underrated and deserves more recognition for his exceptional vision, passing, and playmaking abilities.

He added: “He is as close to a football genius as you can get. I am always excited to watch him play. He is like a silent assassin. His vision is just world-class. The range of pass, the ability to pick a pass, the detail, the weight, the feel. The way it sits up for players in their path.”

White’s admiration for De Bruyne extends beyond professional respect; he also reported that his son looks up to De Bruyne and that he views him as “the best.”

According to White, De Bruyne’s absence from the City squad due to injury was akin to taking Andres Iniesta and Xavi out of Pep Guardiola’s old Barcelona team, illustrating the midfielder’s vital role in the squad.

The praise heaped upon De Bruyne is entirely justified as he is an extraordinary footballer.

Some analysts even suggest that he may go down in history as the best midfielder the Premier League has ever seen and may be ranked alongside Thierry Henry as the best player to grace the division, regardless of position.

As City continues its pursuit of more trophies and success, it’s evident that De Bruyne’s return will play a pivotal role.

His talent and game-changing abilities will undoubtedly continue to have a significant impact in the upcoming months.

With all eyes on his first potential start against Burnley, anticipation is high as fans eagerly await De Bruyne’s return to the starting lineup.

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