‘It’s easy’… Kevin De Bruyne names the best thing about playing with Erling Haaland

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Published on 2024-02-15 07:22:04

Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne have only played together four times in 2024, yet it’s already clear what Manchester City has been missing.

De Bruyne has recently returned from a severe hamstring tear that sidelined him after the first game of the season. Despite his injury, the brilliant Belgian has been in incredible form, contributing 10 goals in just seven appearances since his return.

On the other hand, Haaland missed 12 games due to a stress reaction in his foot. However, he made a significant comeback by scoring two vital goals in Saturday’s win over Everton. De Bruyne set up the Norwegian sensation’s second goal, marking the rekindling of their striking partnership.

De Bruyne, City’s midfield maestro, expressed his admiration for playing alongside Haaland, emphasizing how easy it is to create goal opportunities for a striker as talented as Haaland. De Bruyne stated that Haaland didn’t score, but he was a threat and created chances, implying that the young striker is on his way to extraordinary success.

While Haaland is working his way back to full match fitness, his performance should not be underestimated, especially since he has already scored two goals and provided an assist in his return. Moreover, City’s reliance on him solely for goal-scoring is now reduced, with other players stepping up, including Phil Foden, Julian Alvarez, Bernardo Silva, and Rodri.

De Bruyne emphasized that Haaland is still playing well, and the goals will come naturally. The Belgian playmaker also highlighted City’s improved attacking options this season, reducing their dependency on Haaland. This indicates a more versatile team capable of creating and scoring goals across the board.

As City’s attacking options continue to diversify, De Bruyne’s partnership with Haaland opens up new dimensions for their attacking play, positioning them as serious contenders for titles across various competitions.

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