Kevin de Bruyne returns for Man City. Image: @sportbible/X
Kevin De Bruyne returns with a new hairstyle, inspires City to a win
Kevin de Bruyne was introduced from the bench and he had an immediate impact, netting Man City’s leveller.
Kevin de Bruyne returns for Man City. Image: @sportbible/X
Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne returned to Premier League action on Saturday and played a vital role in his side’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Newcastle United at St James’ Park.
The Belgian was sidelined for five months with a hamstring injury he picked up on the opening day of the season.
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De Bruyne was introduced from the bench with just over 20 minutes of normal time remaining and he had an immediate impact, netting the equaliser after just four minutes on the pitch.
With the clock in stoppage time, the Belgian magician produced a sensational pass to Oscar Bobb, who calmly controlled and finished to earn a crucial three points for the Citizens.
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“It was crazy! I missed this, you know,” said De Bruyne was quoted on CIty’s website after the game.
“It is what it is. I had a big injury and needed the time. I enjoyed myself and I worked hard.
Kevin de Bruyne returns to Man City
“To come here to this stadium, this environment, it was more willpower than anything, it was crazy.
“It’s more willpower than sharpness. I know I can’t do that for 90 minutes for the moment. I can put in a shift for 20-25 minutes at full pace. It can’t be any better than this.
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“To come here, it’s a difficult ground. Everyone was happy for me with everything that has happened. We want to try again to compete for the league. To win here, it’s a tough game so it’s important,” de Bruyne added.
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