17 | Kevin De Bruyne - 2023/24

[Zin 'messiah' Zimmer]

Klopp and Rogers will be furious (:

Manage the recovery rather than the rush job and he has 2/3 years left at the top with us; that being followed and we will come close to last years accolades; a fresh Kev in jan/Feb will dismantle opposing teams, domestically and in Europe!

 

[Blueroses]

So he is the captain now? There was no Announcement

 

[buckshot]

Alright, the Ballon d'or nonsense is over and all that's left is for City to dominate the world again. I cannot wait to see KDB make his return and light it up like never before. KDB + Rodri + Stones in the lineup can only lead to another PL and CL title with an FA Cup there if they want it.

 

[MarsLlama]

We make do whenever Kevin is out injured but I'm already looking forward to him being back.

 

[TonyM]

I can't wait to see how he links with Doku and the new Alvarez (same as the last Alvarez only better).

 

[Haaland94]

So he is the captain now? There was no Announcement

Every Google search says so. It makes perfect sense. He represents everything we stand for. Quality on and off the pitch. One of the best we have ever had. He is getting a statue when it's all said and done.

 

[kaz7]

So he is the captain now? There was no Announcement

He has been captain for ages !

 

[super_city_si]

I can't wait to see how he links with Doku and the new Alvarez (same as the last Alvarez only better).

Pep has work to do there. How do we assimilate Kev and Julian in the seam team? cos it needs to be done.

Think we go back to last season and the box midfield with Stones pushing up next to Rodri then Julian next to kev. So much firepower

 

[Blueroses]

He has been captain for ages !

I meant as the No 1 like Gundo was .. I understand with captain group.

 

[BlueMoonRisin’]

I don't want to come across as negative but him coming back from a bad injury at 32 may mean he will struggle to get back to his best.

 

[Keeper!]

Any minutes we get from him before 2024 will be a bonus, he is a player who has always taken time and games to find any sort of form after injury and I would imagine with his age and the seriousness of this injury, any sort of return to form will be a huge bonus.

 

[Keeper!]

I don't want to come across as negative but him coming back from a bad injury at 32 may mean he will struggle to get back to his best.

100%, we all hope he will return fit and healthy but it would be a huge bonus, very serious injury at his age.

 

[kaz7]

I meant as the No 1 like Gundo was .. I understand with captain group.

Number one since the summer, ky is vice

 

[decmancity]

Just in case anyone forgot about the magic in his boots.

 

[kaz7]

I am not writing him off, if anyone is going to buckle down and get himself fit its kev , just like vinny before him , he will arise

 

[eastmanc]

We should make sure he has a Colin Bell level welcome back from injury whenever his first game back is.

Colin Bell's reception against Newcastle all those years ago was unforgettable.

 

[eastmanc]

Apart from flashes of his greatness I don't think we'll ever see Kev at his best again. Age and injury will have taken its toll.

You're a happy bugger.

 

[eastmanc]

looks like he's got a new set of teeth?

Doesn't look as daft as Klopp looks with his Turkey teeth..

 

[eastmanc]

I don't want to come across as negative but him coming back from a bad injury at 32 may mean he will struggle to get back to his best.

32 is the new 28.

 

[franksinatra]

Any minutes we get from him before 2024 will be a bonus, he is a player who has always taken time and games to find any sort of form after injury and I would imagine with his age and the seriousness of this injury, any sort of return to form will be a huge bonus.

That is exactly what I expect. If he is fit for December it will probably be Mid-January before he returns to the KDB we typically see. Not just his fitness, his passing radar takes a while to recalibrate.