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Published on 2024-02-05 10:30:00
Manchester City’s Ederson has compared Kevin De Bruyne’s return to consistent first-team action to protecting the king in a chess game.
De Bruyne, who underwent surgery for a hamstring injury early in the season, made a substitute appearance against Huddersfield Town in the FA Cup third round and started his first match since the opening weekend of the Premier League season against Burnley.
During the Burnley match, De Bruyne showcased his playmaking abilities by providing a sublime assist to Julian Alvarez.
Ahead of Manchester City’s Premier League meeting with Brentford, Ederson expressed his happiness about De Bruyne’s return, referring to him as ‘the king’ and praising his assist record in the Premier League.
Ederson stated, “It’s just like chess – you have to protect the king (Kevin De Bruyne)! Now we have our ‘king’ back, one of the best assisters in Premier League history, third in the list now.”
He continued to express his joy at having De Bruyne back on the field and highlighted the unique abilities that the Belgian brings to the team.
Ederson emphasized the impact De Bruyne’s return will have on the team’s performance and hopes that he can help them achieve success for the rest of the season.
Both Ederson and Kevin De Bruyne are expected to start in Manchester City’s next Premier League contest against Brentford. The match is the beginning of a busy February fixture schedule for the team, which includes high-profile matches in the Premier League, FA Cup, and UEFA Champions League.
With Liverpool’s recent defeat to Arsenal, Manchester City has the opportunity to capitalize on their rivals slip-up and continue their pursuit of the Premier League title.
Overall, Ederson’s analogy and praise for De Bruyne’s return highlight the significance of the Belgian’s comeback and the positive impact it is expected to have on Manchester City’s performance for the remainder of the season.
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