Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has debunked rumours circulating un the media that he’s not on good terms with Kelvin De Bruyne.
City have not won in seven outings in all competitions, their worst run since 2008, with De Bruyne featuring only as a substitute in the last five of those matches after recovering from a pelvic injury.
Speaking with the club’s website, Guardiola rubbished suggestions of a rift with Kevin De Bruyne, insisting he is “desperate” to have the playmaker back at his best.
“People say I’ve got a problem with Kevin. Do you think I like to not play with Kevin? That I don’t want Kevin to play?
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“The guy who has the most talent in the final third? I don’t want it? That I have a personal problem with him after nine years together?
“He’s delivered to me the biggest success for this club. But he’s been injured for five months and two months. He’s 33-years-old. He needs time to find his best, like last season, step by step. He’ll try to do it and feel better.
“I’d love to have Kevin in his prime, at 26 or 27. He would love it, too. But he’s not 26 or 27 anymore. He’s had injuries in the past, important and long ones. He’s a guy who needs to be physically fit for his space and energy.”
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