Kevin De Bruyne Exposes His Only ‘Problem’ at Manchester City After Returning From 5-Month Injury Exile – “We Live From Match to Match”

As the curtains were lifted in the year 2024, Kevin De Bruyne made a return from the ashes. After staying out of action since the beginning of the season, the Belgian international finally gave Manchester City the boost they were hoping for. While it was the injury that kept him sidelined, De Bruyne proclaims the domestic schedule as the major issue, pointing out that he and his colleagues ‘have to play every three days‘.

Although multiple club tournaments are a treat for the eyes of soccer fans, they, unfortunately, pose challenges for players. According to Kevin De Bruyne, every soccer player has to navigate through a multitude of challenges. Speaking in an interview with the club’s official website, he said, “I think I’m better prepared [after injury]. The problem is our schedule. We live from match to match, have to play every three days. We always have to recover from those efforts, we don’t have time to train. Never time to really strengthen your body properly.”

Kevin De Bruyne believes that his absence from the action has had a positive influence, as he didn’t participate in the typical ‘game after game’ situation. The 32-year-old revealed that his off-pitch time helped him become ‘better and stronger‘ for the remainder of the season. “After about ten years at this pace, I might have needed that. To get everything back on track. Mentally it has just become calm. Having no stress for a few months makes a difference,” he concluded. Amid welcoming him back, one person was much more delighted than the entire fanbase! 

Notably, Kevin De Bruyne announced his return during the FA Cup tie against Huddersfield, contributing an assist in Manchester City’s 5-0 win. Likewise, a spectacular performance against Newcastle United left an indelible mark on his boss, Pep Guardiola.

Kevin De Bruyne is a ‘legend’ for Pep Guardiola 

Coming off as a substitute, to then net an elegant-looking equalizer and provide a 90+5′ assist inspired Manchester City to a 2-3 comeback. Following the match, Pep Guardiola was in awe of his performance, who didn’t risk him for the full match. Instead, the midfielder’s impact within 30 minutes was quite visible, which forced Guardiola to say, “[De Bryune] isn’t a special player, he’s a legend.”

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While the Sky Blues are still reeling from Erling Haaland’s absence, the return of Kevin De Bruyne is undoubtedly a boost for Guardiola and Co. With key fixtures in both the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League on the horizon, KDB aims to lead his side to glory, promising fans a memorable show in the remaining six months.

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