Guardiola urges De Bruyne to be like THIS former Man City player
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Reading Time: 2min | Wed. 26.02.25. | 16:34
Speaking in the press conference ahead of the Cityzens' tonight's match against Tottenham (22.30), the Spaniard made an interesting comparison between KDB and another City's icon
The situation around Man City is stabilized, as the team isn't in a "free fall" like it was two months ago, though the derby against Liverpool showed the Cityzens were far from the level required for winning the title. Yet, a crucial fight for the EPL TOP 4 is ahead of the Etihad crew and tonight's derby against Tottenham in London is hence of the utmost importance.
Speaking in the press conference ahead of the game against Ange Postecoglou's team, Pep Guardiola made an interesting remark about Kevin De Bruyne and his yet-to-be-decided-upon future, comparing the Belgian with another Man City legend.
"I think in that situation he has to decide, that is the most important thing. He's completely honest with himself, to decide what he feels and what he can do in the next period of his life. He's 34 in the summer and he has to decide, like what happened with David Silva for example," Pep said via Daily Mail.
🎙️| Pep Guardiola on De Bruyne’s future:
— City HQ (@City_HQs) February 25, 2025
“He’s completely honest with himself, and he’s going to decide what he feels he can do in the next period of his life… He’s 34 at the end of the season…”
“Like what happened with David Silva…” 🗣️‼️
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Even though KDB is nowhere near the level he was at a few years ago in his prime, he still has much to offer and can make a difference on the pitch with his creativity and playmaking. Hence, if he stayed at Etihad, he'd be a vital asset to the Cityzens.
And while De Bruyne is thinking, Guardiola got an essential reinforcement as the young Oscar Bobb returned to practice after being absent for six months due to a severe leg fracture. The 21-year-old Norwegian won't be at Pep's disposal against Spurs tonight but will be a critical attacking option as the end of the season is nearing.
PREMIER LEAGUE - MATCHDAY 27
Tuesday
Brighton - Bournemouth 2-1 (1-0)
/Pedro 12 pen, Welbeck 75 - Kluivert 61/
Crystal Palace - Aston Villa 4-1 (1-0)
/Sarr 29, 71, Mateta 59, Nketiah 90+1 - Rogers 52/
Wolverhampton - Fulham 1-2 (1-1)
/Gomes 18 - Sessegnon 1, Muniz 47/
Chelsea - Southampton 4-0 (3-0)
/Nkunku 24, Neto 36, Colwill 44, Cucurella 78/
Wednesday
22.30: (2.10) Brentford (3.50) Everton (3.80)
22.30: (1.52) Man.Utd. (4.20) Ipswich (6.25)
22.30: (4.20) Nott.Forest (3.50) Arsenal (2.00)
22.30: (3.30) Tottenham (4.05) Man.City (2.10)
23.15: (1.55) Liverpool (4.50) Newcastle (5.50)
Thursday
23.00: (1.65) West Ham (4.00) Leicester (5.25)
***odds are subject to change***
