17 | Kevin De Bruyne - 2023/24

[Dazzle84]

Warms the cockles seeing him looking like a young Robert Redford and knowing he's only a few weeks away

 

[Lovebitesandeveryfing]

It's quite amazing, isn't it, to see how well he's looking? For quite a long time — seasons, really — I've found that he was looking pasty, worn, and as if the world was on his shoulders. He gave it every last thing towards the end of last season — I was privileged to see his performance against Arsenal at the Etihad — to help get us over that historic line.
You've got to remember that this guy has been just played into the ground, with summers very rarely off given his commitments for his country.
You know what? Very philosophical about this season for the team. If we win a trophy, so be it. If we don't, so be it. Just great to see that this guy has had a long, enforced break, and is looking fit and hungry again.

Edit: it's just occurred to me that we have — already — won two trophies this season. Hell, time was when we would have been happy to win the Auto Windscreens Shield. But we couldn't even win that — against the mighty Mansfield Town.

 

[Maldeika]

Wirtz is the closest thing, but of course, nowhere near Kevin. Also, most likely off to Bayern.

Wirtz will not leave Leverkusen before 2025 - his father plans his career very carefully. Bayern might only go for him if they will lose Musiala.

 

[uwerosler28]

Did we ever get to the bottom of why he was crying after scoring the Madrid goal?, just watching re runs and wasn't sure if anything was ever confirmed.

 

[Inter Me Nan]

Did we ever get to the bottom of why he was crying after scoring the Madrid goal?, just watching re runs and wasn't sure if anything was ever confirmed.

I'd cry too if I scored that thunder bastard!

 

[Dipsis_LTU_MC]

 

[SamTheGuru]

We all owe it to make this season De Bruyne's Season.

 

[skillman]

Shame it’s not a home game he’s making his return. Imagine the reception!

 

[Barcon]

Shame it’s not a home game he’s making his return. Imagine the reception!

When is he back?

 

[skillman]

When is he back?

Apparently tomorrow is too soon.

Could be next week actually, I forgot about the cup game.

 

[Xhavenjoe]

Apparently tomorrow is too soon.

That sounds like a new James Bond Movie

 

[Barcon]

Apparently tomorrow is too soon.

Could be next week actually, I forgot about the cup game.

Cheers. I’m guessing that’s from Pep today.

 

[Mr Blue Moon]

Apparently tomorrow is too soon.
Could be next week actually, I forgot about the cup game.

With Bond titles like that, no wonder Craig jacked it in…

 

[Matt the Giant]

Anyone else getting goosebumps by the thought of seeing him back on the pitch again?
No matter how good we've done or played, he's been sorely missed.

 

[Mr HJ]

Can't wait to see him back. In a funny way after playing so much football for a decade and more this enforced break will probably add 2 years to his career. Martinez never helped - playing him when he was not 100% and tired.

I hope we get to see him until at least the end of his current contract and then he will probably go and play in the States, which I believe he likes the idea of. Thinking about it I can actually see him tacking on a further year (like Ferna) did - because of this rest -and then leaving in 2026.

Happy days.

 

[bobom]

I agree - assuming he makes a full recovery, a four month break will have been sorely needed.

 

[Le Havre Oswald]

Anyone else getting goosebumps by the thought of seeing him back on the pitch again?
No matter how good we've done or played, he's been sorely missed.

not just getting goosebumps

 

[Elliot houghton]

KDB back

 

[kaz7]

Cue the he is finished as soon as he plays and is just rusty , he will tweak something as they all do after a long lay off, patience people please

 

[Churchlawtonblue]

Some reception yesterday when he was warming up. He must have felt goosebumps listening and seeing that yesterday. Welcome back Kev.