Manchester City manager Josep Guardiola is firm in his opinion that. Kevin De Bruyne is suitable for the role of creative attacking midfielder. Rather than standing low like number 6. It is the position he has used the Belgian football player from the beginning.
De Bruyne recovered from a hamstring injury and returned to the starting line-up in the 1-1 draw with Chelsea. With some parts of the game retreating deep into the middle of the field to pick up the ball and create the game himself. Which creates a drive in a different dimension. ทางเข้า UFABET
However, Pep is adamant that the 32-year-old will be most effective. If he is a central midfielder, linking up the forward line to attack the opposition’s final third.
“Having worked with Kevin for more than 8 years, I have never had him play as a holding midfielder. Or protect deep territory” Opening his mouth at the press conference before meeting Brentford (20 Feb.)
“Kevin also plays the position he has been accustomed to throughout the eight years we have worked together. Nothing has changed. There really aren’t any.”
“Of course he can come in and play as number 6. When he runs deep it helps us a lot, but I want De Bruyne to press high in the opponent’s penalty area.”
“Let’s just say that nothing was different during the entire time he was with me.”
Since the summer of 2016 , Pep has played in ‘ KDB ‘ for more than 276 matches in all competitions, scoring 75 goals and 127 assists.