Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has dismissed rumors of a conflict with star midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, stressing his desire to see the Belgian return to peak form.
Speculation about De Bruyne’s situation has grown due to his limited appearances in recent games, including a 2-0 loss to Liverpool that left City 11 points behind in the Premier League. Guardiola, however, attributed the reduced game time to De Bruyne’s injury setbacks, aiming to end the rumors.
“I would never want to play without Kevin,” Guardiola stated. “He’s our most talented player in the final third. After nine years together, how could I have a problem with him? He’s been crucial to the club’s greatest successes.”
Guardiola’s comments follow questions from pundits like Micah Richards and Gary Lineker about De Bruyne’s absence.
The manager clarified the situation, emphasizing his focus on the midfielder’s recovery and helping City regain their momentum this season.
