Nathan Ake says £54m Man City ace has surprised everyone with just how good he’s been

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Published on 2024-02-12 09:30:00

Nathan Ake is impressed with how well Kevin De Bruyne has been performing after returning from a hamstring injury. Pep Guardiola also mentioned that the Belgian national feels refreshed both physically and mentally after Manchester City’s 2-0 win against Everton.

De Bruyne played a crucial role in changing the course of the game as a substitute against Newcastle United and Everton and performed exceptionally well as a starter against Burnley and Brentford.

Richard Dunne also believes that De Bruyne’s return has elevated Manchester City to another level, especially as they have had to compete for numerous trophies without him.

Ake expressed his surprise about De Bruyne’s incredible form post-injury, as many expected him to take time to return to his best.

“If you’re out for five or six months normally it takes you a little bit of time but straightaway, he’s been ready to go, from the first moment”, he said (via The Independent).

“I think everyone expected to have to give him a bit of time but he’s been training really well in the gym, he’s worked really hard. You could see on the pitch straightaway, he was ready.”

De Bruyne has shown exceptional readiness and stellar performance on the pitch since his return. His experience from previous injuries might have helped him understand his body better, resulting in seamless performances.

Given his past injury history, De Bruyne seems to have a deep understanding of how his body functions after returning from long-term injuries, contributing to his dominant and seamless performances post-injury.

It almost seemed unfair to expect De Bruyne to be at his best immediately after returning from a long-term injury, but his stunning performances have defied expectations.

His experience of being sidelined due to injuries in previous seasons seems to have given him the knowledge and awareness to perform at his best after recovering from an injury.

All in all, De Bruyne’s form post-injury has exceeded expectations and played a key role in Manchester City’s success. His ability to quickly return to top form after a significant injury has been impressive and crucial for the team.

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