Pep Guardiola reveals the reason behind Kevin De Bruyne’s last-minute substitution

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Published on 2024-04-10 08:27:05

Real Madrid and Man City played an exciting 3-3 draw in the Champions League match, with Kevin De Bruyne surprisingly left on the bench by coach Pep Guardiola. Before the game, De Bruyne, who had been in brilliant form against Crystal Palace, was not feeling well and had to be replaced by Mateo Kovacic in the starting line-up. Guardiola explained that De Bruyne was unwell and unable to play, although he remained on the bench for the Manchester club.

Despite De Bruyne’s absence, Man City managed to secure a 3-3 draw against Real Madrid, a result that Guardiola will be pleased with. The coach will need to decide whether the team really need De Bruyne, as they have performed well without him this season. Phil Foden has been exceptional in a similar role to De Bruyne, leading some to believe they may not be able to play together effectively. Guardiola faces a tough decision on how to incorporate De Bruyne back into the team for the rest of the season.

While many believe De Bruyne’s quality is essential for the team, some think Foden’s current form might make it hard to reintegrate the Belgian midfielder seamlessly. With upcoming games against Luton Town and crucial fixtures later in the season, Guardiola will need to carefully consider how best to utilize De Bruyne’s talents while also maintaining the team’s strong performance without him in the lineup.

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