Why FPL Managers Should Hold Their Horses on Kevin De Bruyne in Gameweek 21? Pep Guardiola Plays His ‘Pep Roulette’ Before Newcastle United Clash

The return of Kevin De Bruyne from injury has generated excitement among FPL managers. Known as a popular choice among fans, caution is advised as game week 21 approaches which could potentially be the Belgian’s first Premier League game in 5 months. This is due to the infamous ‘Pep Guardiola Roulette’ which has raised uncertainty regarding the midfielder’s playing time.

For those who may not be familiar with the term, ‘Pep Roulette’ is used to describe the unpredictable nature of Guardiola’s squad rotation during matches. This has been a significant concern for FPL managers in the past. It appears that the manager has some similar plans in mind for De Bruyne.

Kevin De Bruyne still not fit enough to play 90 minutes

There is a high likelihood that Kevin De Bruyne will play in the upcoming match against Newcastle United, following his appearance in the FA Cup against Huddersfield Town. However, it is anticipated that he will only be used as a substitute based on Pep Guardiola’s plans for him, as revealed after the FA Cup game.

The Spanish manager provided an update on De Bruyne’s injury and stated, “Kevin is still not 90 minutes. Plan is to accumulate minutes.” This clearly indicates that Guardiola does not currently consider the 32-year-old fit enough to play the full 90 minutes and instead intends to gradually increase his playing time.

In the match against Huddersfield, the Belgian was brought on after 57 minutes. A similar situation could occur in the Newcastle match. As such, Fantasy Premier League managers should exercise caution and avoid rushing to include the treble-winner in their teams at this moment. In addition to Kevin De Bruyne, let’s look at other recent updates regarding Manchester City that can assist in the FPL.

Pep Guardiola provides an update on Erling Haaland and Jack Grealish

Norwegian striker Erling Haaland is another star player who is nearing a return. Unfortunately, Pep Guardiola has confirmed that the 23-year-old will not be participating in the match against Newcastle United. Furthermore, the 52-year-old has provided an update on Jack Grealish’s health status as he recently fell ill.

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The manager stated, “Jack [Grealish] has been sick. Hopefully today he’s back. Erling [Haaland] is out and John [Stones] is out.” It will be intriguing to see how ‘Pep Roulette’ unfolds this time around when facing Newcastle United.

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