Kevin De Bruyne has admitted that he has been surprised by how influential he has been since returning from injury.
In February, Nathan Ake heaped praise on the midfield maestro for how brilliant he has looked since his return to football.
However, Pep Guardiola claimed after the Brentford game that he was rested for precautionary reasons after he suffered a niggle in his hamstring.
Kevin De Bruyne admits he has surprised himself with post-injury form
As a result, the £54 million (talkSPORT) man was benched against the Bees and AFC Bournemouth before returning to the starting XI against Luton Town in the FA Cup.
The Belgian talisman was in incredible touch, assisting four out of Erling Haaland’s five goals, as Pep Guardiola hailed his display as “perfect.”
After the contest, Kevin De Bruyne admitted that he has managed to surprise himself by how well he has performed since his injury.
“A day like today [against Luton Town] helps. I feel like I came back in a good way after being out that long. I could not ask for anything more because after six months you don’t know what could happen but I feel like I came back in the right way.”
“I am pleased about that. I did not worry but I did not expect to come back in this way if I am being honest”, he said, as quoted by Manchester Evening News journalist Simon Bajkowski.
The Manchester City maestro could wreak havoc in the Manchester Derby
As Kevin De Bruyne looked at his sharpest since his return from injury against Rob Edwards’ side, he would be determined to make his mark in the Manchester Derby.
Not only is the upcoming contest against Manchester United crucial due to the age-old rivalry but also considering how a defeat or a draw could spell an end to City’s title hopes.
Much like Luton, United also leave acres of space in midfield, which is a dream for a midfielder like De Bruyne, who is given the license to carry the ball and pick passes for fun, as he did for Haaland on Tuesday.
Considering how Kevin De Bruyne raises his level in the biggest games as well, he could have a derby day to remember if Erik ten Hag’s side hands him the license to wreak havoc.
