De Bruyne’s massive numbers since returning from injury: Is he more key than Haaland?

Most people think of the City of Manchester and two names quickly come to mind: the sa Pep Guardiola and that of Erling Haaland.

The Belgian was once again on the front page of all the newspapers in England on Tuesday after his performance in the FA Cup against Town of Luton (2-6), where he scored at least five goals, and they already have 27 in 30 games this seasona real outrage.

However, for those who actually follow the day-to-day life of Manchester City, the player who has managed to return the team to its best level is not the Norwegian, who is a greedy finisher. The difference is made by the same person as before: Kevin de Bruyne.

Without him on the pitch, the sky blue team did not start the season well after the Belgian’s injury on the first day and accumulated, until his return, 4 draws and 3 losseswhich gives the feeling that the Premier League may be in danger.

The reality of the club is now very different. He City of Manchester has regained the best football and has placed himself immediately behind leaders Liverpool since then DeBruyne He is back in his shorts. The midfielder returned on January 13, 2024, once he got over his injury, and Since then the team has won 9 games and tied only one. He has had an impact from day one, when he came off the bench against Newcastle with a goal and an assist and changed the game.

The truth is that the numbers also say it all on an individual level. Of these 10 games, of which he has been on the pitch in 9 since he was rested against Brentford, De Bruyne made 9 assists and scored a goalwhich also shows that he is the perfect match Haalandwhere he scored four goals against Luton Town.

DeBruyne32 years old, his contract ends in June 2025 but the City of Manchester He will do anything to try to renew it, although he will not be short of sweet offers from Saudi Arabia.