Peter Schmeichel hailed Kevin De Bruyne after Manchester City defeated Copenhagen 3-1 in the first leg of the Champions League last 16.
Ahead of the contest, Thierry Henry emphasised that the Belgian maestro was City’s most important player “by a distance” alongside Rodri.
After registering two assists against the Danish side, the 32-year-old had set up 30 goals in the Champions League, one more than the likes of Andres Iniesta, Thomas Muller and Karim Benzema.
Peter Schmeichel raves about Kevin De Bruyne after Manchester City beat Copenhagen
Pep Guardiola also described the £400,000-a-week (Sport Rac) man’s showing at the Parken Stadium as “extraordinary.”
As Manchester City won their 11th game in a row in all competitions by getting over the line against Copenhagen, popular pundit and Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel briefly praised Kevin De Bruyne.
“He’s always got good things to say. What a player he is. He got Player of the Match today as well”, he said on CBS Sports (via YouTube).
Legends continue to recognise the greatness of Kevin De Bruyne
Peter Schmeichel and Thierry Henry were head over heels for Kevin De Bruyne, before and after Manchester City defeated Copenhagen, which is a testament to how much of a special player he is.
Schmeichel is considered as the greatest goalkeeper in Premier League history, according to many.
While Henry is widely viewed as the greatest player to have ever graced English shores and up there with some of the greatest strikers in the history of football.
In January, Kaka also chose Kevin De Bruyne’s intelligence as a trait that he would use to build his perfect modern-day player.
Earlier this year, Fabio Capello, who is a legendary manager stated that in his view, the five-time Premier League winner “makes all the difference” as a part of this Manchester City side.
Kevin De Bruyne is getting a stamp of approval from footballing giants, which goes to show that they too recognise his greatness.
