Pep Guardiola heaps praise on star midfielder Kevin de Bruyne, labeling him as “pure talent” following his stellar performance that played a pivotal role in Manchester City's 3-2 victory against Newcastle.
De Bruyne showcased his influence in City's away triumph at St James’ Park during Saturday's Premier League fixture. Despite it being his first game in the English topflight in four months due to a hamstring injury, the 32-year-old midfielder made an immediate impact. Moments after coming on, he dribbled through the Newcastle defense and calmly slotted a low shot past Martin Dubravka to equalize for City, who were 2-1 down.
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In the dying minutes of the game, De Bruyne showcased his versatility by providing an assist for Oscar Bobb, who secured the dramatic late winner for City.
Despite the surprise factor of De Bruyne's standout performance, his boss Guardiola was not astonished, as he had full confidence in the Belgian midfielder's abilities.
In a post-match reaction, Guardiola described his skipper as exceptional and talent-filled, emphasizing that De Bruyne's impact goes beyond tactics, stating, “Kevin de Bruyne is pure talent. It’s not about tactics, it’s about talent.” Guardiola further noted that his team is “hungry and wants to win the PL title again.”
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