Man City team break up?! Pep explains rumors of a feud with De Bruyne
- Pep Guardiola denies rumours he has a falling out with Kevin De Bruyne
- De Bruyne has been a substitute in the last five games since recovering from injury.
- Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher believe there is a rift between Guardiola and De Bruyne after the Belgian was only a substitute in the defeat to Liverpool.
Man City manager Pep Guardiola has denied reports he has a falling out with Kevin De Bruyne.
“A lot of people say I have a problem with Kevin. Do you think I don’t want to play Kevin? No, I don’t want Kevin to play. The most talented player in the final third, I don’t want that! Yes, I have a personal problem with him after nine years together (sarcastically),” Guardiola said.
“He has given the biggest success for this สมัคร ufabet club, for me, for all of us, but De Bruyne, he’s had five months of last season with an injury, another two months with an injury, and he’s 33.”
“He needs time to get back to his best form, just like last season. It’s a step by step process. He’s trying very hard and I really hope he can get back to his best form.”
De Bruyne has been a substitute in the last five games since recovering from an abdominal injury he suffered against Inter Milan in September.
Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher believe there was a rift between Guardiola and De Bruyne after the Belgian was only a substitute in the 2-0 defeat to Liverpool.