Pep Guardiola claims Kevin De Bruyne ‘upset’ being substituted is a ‘good’ sign for Man City

Kevin De Bruyne is one of the best players that the Premier League has ever witnessed. His precise passing and technical skills have made him a valuable asset for the team. Initially known as the Chelsea reject, he has now made his name as one of the best modern midfielders in the world.

Bruyne has been an integral part of the Pep Guardiola side, as the coach never leaves a chance to acknowledge the midfielder. Manchester City is currently sitting third at the table after a draw against Liverpool, who are second. During the intense match, the camera caught something in the dugout of Manchester City, which instantly became a hot topic on the air.

Kevin De Bruyne seems furious over his substitution

This weekend, a blockbuster match was played between Liverpool and Manchester City, the top two teams competing for the Premier League this season. However, the most talked about moment was not the goal or the missed tackle but the reaction of Bruyne fuming over being substituted.

Kevin De Bruyne, who was injured for most of the matches this season, made a remarkable comeback and showcased his brilliance once again. A quality player like De Bruyne always seems to start a match and play for a full 90 minutes, considering the importance of the match. However, Pep Guardiola had different plans, he substituted the midfielder in the 69th, who then seemed to be furious after being called off. Cameras captured the reactions of the player, who was later seen exchanging words with the manager.

The intense matchup between the two powerhouses resulted in a draw. During the first half, Stones put City in the lead after an impressive pass delivered by De Bruyne from the corner but in the second half, Mac Allister was able to equalize after converting the penalty.

Pep Guardiola explains Kevin De Bruyne bust-up being substituted

Both the media and the fans had questions following Pep Guardiola’s substitution of De Bruyne early in the second half. Was it the tactical decision of the manager or the player’s mediocre performance? However, Pep Guardiola managed to address the situation in the post-match interview.

Pep Guardiola was asked in the post-match conference about Kevin De Bruyne, who was furious after being substituted. He responded, “I’m happy to see that, I like it if he’s upset, it’s good. He’s happy now.”  He also gave the reason for drawing out De Bruyne, he stated, “I knew what we were missing, we missed keeping the ball. After (Kevin went off) we did it better. But, listen, we need him and he is important.”

The draw left both teams with only one point from the game. While neither team failed to get three points, Arsenal, who won their last match, is now sitting at the top of the table. However, with the title race wide open and every point important, it’s clear that one match can decide who will win in the end.

The Premier League title race has now become a three-way battle, with Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City battling it out in the most fashionable way. Fans are getting excited and are eagerly waiting to see who will be at the top and who will fall down. So drop your views and tell us: Who will win the Premier League 2023–24 season?