Ruben Dias ran 20 yards to hand the captain's armband to Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland couldn't wipe the grin from his face in the stands. "I am pretty sure Kevin felt how people love him and other people are in love with him," said Guardiola. ALSO READ: Phil Foden lays down Man City number 10 ambitions amid Kevin De Bruyne returnALSO READ: Kevin De Bruyne has already given Kyle Walker his Man City captaincy blessingWithout De Bruyne, City have done well enough in the first half of the season, winning two trophies in his absence. Matheus Nunes namechecked De Bruyne at the start of the season as the player he was most looking forward to training with after signing for City. Nathan Ake spoke after the Sheffield United game to echo the view of De Bruyne from within the dressing room.

Source: Express January 09, 2024 15:13 UTC