Pep Guardiola says ‘amazing’ £54m player is Man City’s key to success 

Redaction Simon Brett with James Thompson
Published on 2024-04-06 20:30:00

Pep Guardiola praised Manchester City player Kevin De Bruyne for his performance in their recent 4-2 victory over Crystal Palace. Guardiola highlighted De Bruyne’s impact on the match, mentioning that without him, they would not have been able to win. Guardiola commended De Bruyne for his consistency and described him as one of the best players in the history of City. De Bruyne scored a goal and provided an assist in the game, earning a perfect match rating of 10/10 from SofaScore.

De Bruyne, who had been an unused substitute in the previous game against Aston Villa, played the full 90 minutes against Palace and made a significant contribution to the team’s victory. After City went 1-0 down early in the game, De Bruyne scored his first goal and provided an assist for Erling Haaland’s goal. He then scored his 100th goal for City, helping them secure a 4-2 win. Guardiola praised De Bruyne’s mental freshness and overall performance in the match, crediting him as a key player for City’s success.

Guardiola emphasized the demanding schedule that City has been facing, with games every three days, and praised De Bruyne for his ability to sustain his performance levels throughout the season. The manager highlighted the importance of players like De Bruyne in making the game easier and praised his contribution to the team’s attacking play against Palace. Overall, Guardiola’s praise for De Bruyne’s performance against Palace reflects the midfielder’s crucial role in City’s success.

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