17 | Kevin De Bruyne - 2024/25

[Vienna_70]

good first 3 games with many highlights & some mistake here & there...kinda strange he still wants to play games in the UEFA Nations League...i would understand it for world cup qualifier but not fot this useless trophy which Belgium won`t win

Many people take great pride in representing their country, no matter at what level.

I know I would, were I given the opportunity.

 

[The Fat el Hombre]

I was hoping he might retire from international football tbh. Their 'golden generation' is over and he's made a few comments on international duty in the past that almost made him seem a bit disillusioned with it, plus he has a very delicate and now ageing body that needs to be taken care of. He'll be 35 by the time the world cup comes around...

 

[schfc6]

First 45mimutes the best he has looked for a couple of seasons.

Fit, lean and hungry and on fire with his ability.

Faded second half and that is going to be the only issue, age will catch up with him and he has to be used wisely to maintain that hunger.

Think he’s been looking at his very best for about an hour then fades. Maybe pre season, maybe age or anything really. But an hour of red hot Kev is all we really need.

 

[AshtonBlueMooner]

Just watched the KDB interview on the lads City +
Really good watch.
Loves it at City and is grateful for everything the club has done for him and his family.
The five months out injured last year was probably a blessing in disguise and has got that fire really burning in his belly.
Was really touched by the response in his comeback game when he started warming up, clearly something he will always remember.
Says David is best player in City history but mentions Colin the King too.
Only downside was his favourite player as a kid growing up, but we’ll forgive him that. (Michael Owen)
Also explains about just how injured he was in the treble season as well as losing grandparents and flying back to Belgium in between Bayern and Madrid games.
What a player, what a man.

 

[Wretched Vengeance]

Started against Israel, scored two - one a pen.

Subbed on 77 minutes.

Glad he played well, however, not really sure he needs to be doing this at 33.

 

[MCFCFanTX]

Did what he does. I'm surprised he played against such shit competition though. I can't wait until he retires from international football.

 

[Josh_D]

Started against Israel, scored two - one a pen.

Subbed on 77 minutes.

Glad he played well, however, not really sure he needs to be doing this at 33.

He played the whole game. Maybe you’re confusing him with De Ketelaere who came on for Openda?

 

[supercity88]

First 45mimutes the best he has looked for a couple of seasons.

Fit, lean and hungry and on fire with his ability.

Faded second half and that is going to be the only issue, age will catch up with him and he has to be used wisely to maintain that hunger.

It's always going to be the issue with Kev. Unlike others who have played well into their 30s he is at his best when he is on the limit. Fortunately he has that initial burst of pace back, which wasn't there for us last season post injury. But unless he decides he wants to prolong playing by being a more disciplined and calm pass and move player then there will be a shorter span on his career. With his talent he could very easily play a Kroos style role from deep. But I'm not sure I would want to see him do anything other than play the way he does now, even if it's only for 30 minutes in a year or so.

 

[Wretched Vengeance]

He played the whole game. Maybe you’re confusing him with De Ketelaere who came on for Openda?

Ooops yellow carded 77th min. No gin for me this evening :)

 

[freshie]

 

[The Fat el Hombre]

This isn't good. Really should have retired from international football after the euros instead of moaning about it all the time

 

[IrishBlueSince92]

He would never come out with this sort of thing playing for us (if we were ever that bad)
Pep wouldn't tolerate it
While I like footballers coming out and speaking their minds, instead of the bland mundane footballer speak that is the norm, there is a lack of respect to his team mates with some of his comments recently for Belgium.

Surprised he didn't retire from them after the Euros. The golden era has passed, they're not winning anything.

 

[bluedave1894]

He would never come out with this sort of thing playing for us (if we were ever that bad)
Pep wouldn't tolerate it
While I like footballers coming out and speaking their minds, instead of the bland mundane footballer speak that is the norm, there is a lack of respect to his team mates with some of his comments recently for Belgium.

Surprised he didn't retire from them after the Euros. The golden era has passed, they're not winning anything.

Think he's only stating, probably in a more reserved manner, what he'd already said in the dressing room at half time. He's the captain, he's not disrespecting his teammates more the coach if anyone. His on field body language said it all, especially in the second half.

 

[Belgian Flash]

He was pissed off the entire match. The only Belgian player actually running and trying. Belgium NT culture is one of entitlement and laziness. And Doku is a major part of it.

 

[kaz7]

Kev is a winner , he should retire from belgium now , he has flogged himself for them for too long , they are never going to be good enough for anything

 

[Manchester_lalala]

He would never come out with this sort of thing playing for us (if we were ever that bad)
Pep wouldn't tolerate it
While I like footballers coming out and speaking their minds, instead of the bland mundane footballer speak that is the norm, there is a lack of respect to his team mates with some of his comments recently for Belgium.

Surprised he didn't retire from them after the Euros. The golden era has passed, they're not winning anything.

He said something similar after we lost to Lyon in 2020.

 

[Gabriel]

He said something similar after we lost to Lyon in 2020.

I think we all did. Ended up putting an I.O.U in the swear jar.

 

[jimharri]

 

[.db.]

This isn't good. Really should have retired from international football after the euros instead of moaning about it all the time

With what Kevin de Bruyne has said there and what Ilkay Gündoğan said when at Barça, it really does show what a positive winning mentality, attitude and application there is at City.

They’ve both stepped down a level playing for Belgium and Barça compared to City and they are surrounded by losers with the wrong attitudes. And these aren’t anywhere near the worst teams around. Imagine what it’s like at many other even worse teams.

 

[Pedestrian]

Not sure he’ll make a manager. Proper huffy fucker.