Manchester City boss dismisses talk of a rift with midfielder Kevin De Bruyne
“It was just to make our fans feel that what we have done is extraordinary. I want to prove that we are an incredible football club. Sooner or later it’s going to be the end , but I will try to extend as much as possible for the best of my club.”
Guardiola dismissed suggestions from Gary Neville, Micah Richards, Jamie Carragher and Gary Lineker that a rift exists between him and Kevin De Bruyne. This was apparently enhanced by him waiting until the 78th minute of Sunday’s game, and after City had gone 2-0 down, to introduce the Belgian to proceedings. Guardiola has also not started De Bruyne since the last international break.
“People say I’ve got a problem with Kevin,” said Guardiola. “Do you think I like to not play with Kevin? 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 five months injured and two months injured . He’s 33 years old. He needs time to find his best.
“I’m desperate to have his best. I’m desperate for five goals and assists from Foden after last season. Five for Kevin, goals and assists from Jérémy , goals and assists from Jack , from Savinho or Gundo . Five goals and assists from these – not 20, 30 or 40. “Just five goals and assists from these players and we’d be top of the league. Why hasn’t it happened? They were not here. They were injured. They weren’t ready. This is the bigger problem I have.
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