‘He has something special’… Pep Guardiola left awestruck by how good £54m Man City player was vs Everton

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Published on 2024-02-11 14:00:00

Praising the Impact of Kevin De Bruyne in Manchester City’s 2-0 Win Over Everton

Pep Guardiola was full of praise for Kevin De Bruyne after his impactful performance in Manchester City’s 2-0 triumph against Everton.

Despite only playing 43 minutes of football, De Bruyne received plenty of plaudits for his display off the bench, prompting Richard Dunne to claim that as soon as the Belgian entered the fray, he noticed that the Manchester City players automatically upped their performances.

Dunne also emphasized how De Bruyne’s inch-perfect passing makes him a nuisance for defenders. Shaun Wright-Phillips echoed this sentiment by claiming that De Bruyne reminded the world why he is one of the greatest midfielders in Premier League history.

Guardiola hailed De Bruyne after the game, stating, “Kevin [De Bruyne], since he came back, it’s something…since many years, I saw. He’s so fresh, in his mind, in his legs and that’s why sometimes I want to play without him, keep him fresh and sometimes, you know, few minutes like today, the impact of Kevin is higher than maybe from the beginning, no?”

“The assist is good but the action from Erling [Haaland]…he has something special.”

Despite starting on the bench, De Bruyne’s impact on the match was substantial, proving that Guardiola’s decision to rest him was the right call.

De Bruyne’s influential performance not only demonstrated his readiness to start games but also highlighted the importance of managing his return from injury with a long-term perspective in mind.

As Manchester City prepare to face Copenhagen, De Bruyne will be fresh for the clash while also being in high spirits, having showcased his class against Everton.

Guardiola’s ability to manage De Bruyne’s playing time to maximize his impact was evident in the game against Everton and will be crucial as the team looks ahead to future matches.

The impact of De Bruyne’s freshness and his impressive abilities as a playmaker will undoubtedly be an asset for Manchester City in the games to come.

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