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Published on 2024-02-11 11:30:00
Richard Dunne says that defenders must have a difficult time trying to contain Kevin De Bruyne, the talismanic midfielder who has registered four assists in the Premier League this season. He is catching up to Julian Alvarez and Phil Foden in terms of tallies and continues to dispel the view that it takes time for players to return to their best after coming back from a long-term injury. After his brilliant brace, Erling Haaland admitted that he does not even have to look back when De Bruyne is playing a pass as he expects it to be on the money.
Dunne briefly explained why facing Kevin De Bruyne must be a challenge for defenders. According to him, De Bruyne’s passing is spot on and he has the ability to create several dangerous chances in the space of a single game, making him a devastating threat. Referring to statements made by former player Shaun Wright-Phillips, Dunne added that when players like De Bruyne tease defenders with a ball that seems attainable but cannot be reached, it makes it very difficult to play against them.
Jarrad Branthwaite, after playing against De Bruyne, perhaps experienced the same fate as explained by Richard Dunne. The pass played by De Bruyne might have given Branthwaite the hope that he had a chance of stopping Haaland in his tracks. However, the Englishman failed to realize that he still had plenty of space to cover to recover the ball. Ultimately, he rushed into his challenge and left Erling Haaland clean through on goal to score as Everton suffered a defeat at the Etihad Stadium.
All in all, the commentary from Dunne and Branthwaite’s experience both emphasize the difficulty of facing Kevin De Bruyne and the impact he can have on the game. With his exceptional passing and ability to create opportunities, he remains a significant threat to opposing teams.
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