After seven games without a win, Manchester City returned to success by beating Nottingham Forest (3-0) on Wednesday evening. A performance marked by the thunderous return of Kevin De Bruyne, author of a goal and an assist, which earned Pep Guardiola to salute the leadership and newfound quality of his Belgian midfielder.
“Kevin played a fantastic 75 minutes”
For his first start since September, De Bruyne shone, confirming that he remains a key piece of the team. Pep Guardiola did not hide his admiration: “I’m so happy for him. He deserves the best. His 75 minutes were fantastic. He fought hard to come back and has proven his importance to us for years. »
Despite doubts surrounding his form after a long absence, De Bruyne demonstrated that he could still influence the game with remarkable ease. Guardiola, while praising his return, tempered the enthusiasm by clarifying: “We will see how he recovers before Crystal Palace. We won’t take any risks. »
The third goal of the evening, scored by Jérémy Doku, completed a solid collective performance, allowing the Skyblues to end a seven-match black streak.
