Share

Guardiola Speaks After Bust-Up With Furious De Bruyne

accreditation
0:00
play article
Subscribers can listen to this article
Pep Guardiola has spoken after he and Kevin De Bruyne's touchline incident in Manchester City's 1-1 draw with Liverpool.
Pep Guardiola has spoken after he and Kevin De Bruyne's touchline incident in Manchester City's 1-1 draw with Liverpool.

Pep Guardiola has commented on his touchline bust-up with Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne following their 1-1 draw with Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday. 

Check Out: Gerrard Questions Pitso's Tactics After Big Win

The Belgian started for the Citizens on the weekend, providing the assist for John Stones' goal in the 23rd minute, but was replaced by Mateo Kovacic with 20 minutes still to be played and the score at 1-1. 

Clearly disappointed with Guardiola's decision at the time, De Bruyne was seen remonstrating with his manager and City's coaching staff following the substitution.

Speaking after the game, the Spaniard suggested he took the 32-year-old as his side needed to retain the ball better, but insisted there is no "problem" between him and his star midfielder.

"That's good. Have a chance next game to prove it," he said, according to The Sun

"We need a player who keeps the ball. It's not about pressing. Kovacic is really good at that.

Get the best in Soccer, News and Lifestyle content with SNL24 PLUS
For 14 free days, you can have access to the best from Soccer Laduma, KickOff, Daily Sun, TrueLove and Drum. Thereafter you will be billed R29 per month. You can cancel anytime and if you cancel within 14 days you won't be billed.
Subscribe to SNL24 PLUS
heading
description
username
Show Comments ()
Match Centre
All Tournaments
Live Scores
South Africa Premier League
Blow the whistle

Do you have a news tip or story you would like to share with Soccer Laduma?

Email our news team
Feedback & Complaints

Got something on your mind? Get in touch!

Get in touch!