Kevin de Bruyne expresses displeasure after substitution against Liverpool

Manchester City's Kevin de Bruyne expressed frustration after being substituted in a 1-1 draw with Liverpool, leading to a heated exchange with manager Pep Guardiola. Despite his substitution, City couldn't find a winner, leaving them one point behind Arsenal and level on points with Liverpool at the top of the Premier League. The game ended in controversy over a late penalty decision.

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March 10, 2024

Kevin de Bruyne showed his frustration after being substituted during Manchester City’s 1-1 draw with Liverpool. The Belgian midfielder assisted John Stones’ opener but saw his influence diminish in the second half. Manager Pep Guardiola decided to replace De Bruyne in the 69th minute, a decision that the 32-year-old disagreed with.

De Bruyne had a heated exchange with Guardiola on the touchline and later with members of the coaching staff before eventually calming down. Despite his substitution, City couldn’t find a winner, with Jeremy Doku hitting the post late on. The draw left City one point behind Arsenal and level on points with Liverpool at the top of the Premier League, albeit with an inferior goal difference.

Gary Neville, speaking on Sky Sport co-commentary, noted that Anfield seemed to unsettle City, with Guardiola usually being the “master of cool.” The game ended in controversy as Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp confronted referee Michael Oliver over a decision not to award a late penalty to the Reds, highlighting the intensity of the match.

You just don’t take a player like Kevin De Bruyne off!pic.twitter.com/QhJXz6iLqe

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Kevin De Bruyne

Manchester City

Forwarder, Midfielder

Belgium Belgium

Age: 33

181 cm

68 kg

Season 2023/2024

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Played 16 20 Missed

Minutes 1069 66.8 Avg

Goals 4 0.3 Avg

Assist 9 0.6 Avg

Attempt 26 1.6 Avg

Passes 698 43.681.3% AvgSucc

Yellow 2 0.1 Avg

Red 0 0.0 Avg

This season he played in total 9 times for 493 minutes for Premier League.

Kevin De Bruyne scored 1 goal for Manchester City. He procured 5 assists. He received 1 yellow card and no red cards.

His team is currently 3rd in Premier League. In the last match Manchester City drew 1-1 against Liverpool. The next match in Premier League will be against Brighton & Hove Albion.