It is not usual to see Kevin De Bruyne come on as a substitute with more than 20 minutes to play, and less in a highly demanding match. But today, at City against Bayern Munich, it happened. Pep Guardiola He took out the Belgian magician to give entry to the Argentine Julián Álvarez.
Many of us think that the decision was due to a physical problem. However, it was not. The Catalan coach clarified that the determination was 100% tactical. He considered that the best thing for the meeting was to inject him with the energy that he brings The spider.
He knows that De Bruyne is a pillar of the team sky blue, but at that moment he thought it was time to dispense with his services. Pep is paid to make decisions, and he makes them without too much hesitation. Some come out, others don’t. But all he does is thinking about the welfare of his club.
This time, by the way, it came out.
With Julián being important, Bayern Munich ended up winning 3-0 (with De Bruyne on the field the difference was only 1 goal).
PEP GUARDIOLA EXPLAINED WHY HE TAKEN OUT DE BRUYNE AGAINST BAYERN MUNICH
“Injury? No, no, it was a technical decision. Julián (Álvarez) for him (De Bruyne). Because? Because I am the coach and I have to make the decision of who for whom. If it had been Bernardo (Silva), they would ask me why Bernardo (Silva). You have to make decisions by seeing the performance on the court. At that moment we needed extra energy with Julián (Álvarez). That’s why I decided. I’m here to make decisions, and I do. That is my greatest quality as a coach.”exposed the legendary DT, in Press conference.
Undefeated Data. Kevin De Bruyne is the footballer who has needed the fewest games (273) to reach 100 assists in the Premier League. The best playmaker the English League has ever had.
Did you know…? Julián Álvarez has 14 goals and 2 assists in 1823 minutes played with Manchester City. Fichajazo of present and future.