Ivan Toney says £54m Man City star has the best football intelligence in the Premier League

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Published on 2024-03-20 11:00:00

Brentford striker Ivan Toney believes that Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City has the best football intelligence in the Premier League. Manchester City has had a strong start to 2024, going undefeated in 22 games and being in contention for a back-to-back treble win. However, they face tough draws against Real Madrid and Chelsea in the Champions League and FA Cup respectively. City are also behind Arsenal and Liverpool in the title race, so winning more trophies this season is not guaranteed.

Toney selected De Bruyne for his footballing brain, Diogo Jota for heading ability, Jorginho for vision and right foot, Virgil van Dijk for strength, and former City player Cole Palmer for the left foot when asked to design his dream footballer. De Bruyne recently suffered a groin strain that forced him to miss a match and withdraw from the national team squad, but he is expected to be back for City’s important clash with Arsenal on March 31. A defeat in this game could give Arsenal an advantage in the title race.

The article highlights City’s impressive run of form, De Bruyne’s importance to the team, and the challenges they face in the title race. Toney’s praise for De Bruyne’s football intelligence adds to the discussion around City’s key players and their potential for success this season. De Bruyne’s injury setback is a concern for City, but they will be hoping for his return in time for crucial matches in their pursuit of trophies.

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