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Kevin the Bruyne's heyday was so futile. Is this the end.
Manchester City lost 0-2 to Liverpool in the 26th round of the English Premier League (EPL) in 2024-2025 season at 1:30 a.m. on the 24th (Korea time). The defeat jeopardized Manchester City's fourth place.
Ahead of the match, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was asked why he did not start The Bruyne. He "It's just a decision based on what I've seen for a number of reasons. It is by no means a personal matter. It's because of the strength and weakness we have, the physical issues, the way we play because of a lot of other things"The Bruyne is out of the starting lineup for now.
Guardiola started The Bruyne against Liverpool. Manchester City fans wanted The Bruyne to rebound, but the match against Liverpool proved that The Bruyne and Manchester City were getting closer.
De Bruyne, who was placed in the middle of the second line, didn't even show much activity on the field like he did in the past. The Bruyne's biggest organs, through passes, long-distance passes, and cannon shots, were also not found. The last shot of the first half was the scene where I could properly feel The Bruyne's decline in skills.
The space was completely open to The Bruyne as he hit from the right to the centre. If it were The Bruyne in his heyday, he would have created a situation similar to scoring, but The Bruyne's shot flew toward the corner flag. The Bruyne looked bitter, too.
In the end, Guardiola was the first to exchange Bruyne with James McAtee in the 21st minute of the second half. After the match, England's The Athletic said "The Breiner's decline is hard to watch. There have been several instances in the last 12 months where he has played badly against top teams, but we can see why he has been left on the bench in Man City's biggest games this month, including Arsenal and Real Madrid," he said, expressing regret.
Then "The Bruyne's heyday seems to be long gone. I might give you one or two reminders of your skills before the end of the season, but this will definitely be your last year at Man City. His contract ends in the summer and The Bruyne's appearance cannot justify re-signingManchester City should let The Bruyne go.
The Bruyne is one of the best midfielders in EPL history. There are many experts who see him as the best midfielder of all time. He was a leading player in Manchester City from the mid-2010s to the early 2020s, but his skills have clearly declined from the 2023-2024 season. If it does not remain in Manchester City, it is likely to go to Saudi Arabia or the United States.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
