EPL: Guardiola explains decision to substitute De Bruyne during Liverpool, Man City clash

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Manchester Metropolis boss, Pep Guardiola has defined why he substituted Kevin De Bruyne throughout his facet’s Premier League 1-1 draw with Liverpool on Sunday.

De Bruyne was taken off with simply over 20 minutes left to play at Anfield.

The Belgian midfielder was visibly aggravated by the choice to swap him and was later seen discussing the matter with Guardiola whereas he sat on the bench.

Nonetheless, Guardiola revealed he introduced on Mateo Kovacic as a substitute to spice up his staff’s possibilities of protecting possession.

Requested about De Bruyne’s frustration, Guardiola advised Sky Sports activities: “That’s good. Have an opportunity subsequent recreation to show it. We’d like a participant who retains the ball. It’s not about urgent. Kovacic is basically good at that.

“We have been proud of Kevin. It’s not an issue. We’re superb.”

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