Poor game from him. Mertens did more in those 20 min. Hazard was quality.
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I predicted to my mate that de bruyne would have a subdued game in comparison to his performance against Brazil. I feel he is a victim of his versatility. If you notice, he was average all the times he played deep along with Witsel. Muneier proved to be a big loss for Belgium because it shackled De Bruyne's game somewhat.
Outstanding is hyperbole. Average in the group stages, average against Japan besides one good attack at the end, very good against Brazil. That doesn't sum up to outstanding.
No way. He was very poor against Panama, although he had that magical assist to Lukaku which made people forget about it. In the group stages in general he was pretty average although he was playing out of position. Today again he was very poor, but you could see the quality he possesses with that insane ball to Lukaku
Jesus... When he is sh*t he is really sh*t. Terrible performance.
He is a victim of his versatility because when he's playing in an unfamiliar position, he produces 60/70% of his ability. In the group stages and qualifiers I thought he wasn't close enough to opposition to cause them much problems. Against France he was playing out of position but against Brazil he was a different animal. That's De Bruyne for you. In hindsight maybe Martinez should have used Carrasco and ChadlI as wing backs and allowed Witsel and Fellaini hold whilst playing KDB off Lukaku.
What a shame as I wanted Belgium to win the world cup after Nigeria crashed out.
'City Watch understands Kevin De Bruyne sustained a serious injury in training today.'
'The full extent is unknown but it has been described to us as similar to the one he picked up against Everton in 2016.'
'The full extent is unknown but it has been described to us as similar to the one he picked up against Everton in 2016.'
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Rivalry is one thing but its pathetic to see many rival fans getting happy for this in the comments section.
Yikes
That's a bad tackle. I am happy that Guendouzi wasn't injured from that.
Ordinarily, I’d be pretty damn happy myself. With the season that’s in it, though, this is a bit of a disaster.
I'm sure Pep will help him.
Wouldn't say I'm happy, I wouldn't wish the injury on him but I can see the benefit that one of our rivals has just lost their best player for potentially 2 months. I won't shed any tears, that's for sure.
I would never be happy about any player getting injured. What I will say though, is that they were incredibly lucky last season to have few key injuries.
“No, Dougal. This is a small cow. That cow is far away.”
I think he was injured in training and not during the match.
Get him over to Spain for some "treatment".
They'll be fine. Their first 6 games are a walk in the park, with or without Kevin.
Sucks for him but City have so much cover for the attacking positions it might not even matter all that much until the champions league starts.
True that. It's also quite funny how there was no mention of us losing pogba for almost 3 months and then getting harshly suspended for the first derby. I bet if kdb is out for even a month , press would mention that countless times
well played.That young boy got a few dirty tackles in the game, clearly singled out for treatment, thought he was superb in that game
It was even more frustrating considering how well Pogba started the season too.
They practically waltzed to victory over Arsenal without him or David Silva, it's ridiculous really isn't it.
Absolutely, Bernardo Silva is so good too. Only Fernandinho is the irreplaceable player in the squad and that too because they couldn't find anyone to buy.
You never wish an injury on anyone but can't say I'm gutted to see this news.
Good chance for B.Silva and Foden, and potential for Mahrez behind the striker given the next 6 league games we have.
You're joking, right?
Don’t you mean Moscow?
Barnardo doesn’t play in the same way. Foden is nowhere near ready to step into that role.
KSB’s ability and drive are pretty unique.
He had similar injury 2 years ago, it comes as no surprise after a tiring WC
Big blow to City. He's their most important player.
Foden was going to get games before this injury. He may get a few more now.
Pep believes that he’s a potentially excellent player and fully intends to give him every chance to prove it.
Sure, as demonstrated by the whooping 43 minutes he played in the league last season. Even though you were champions in what feels like february.
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Be a shame if Pep is forced to only name six subs again.
I'm sure Pep's doctor will just rub his magic sponge over it and he'll be back in no time.
Barcelona? Back in contention for this weekend then.
Everything falling into place for Liverpool 
Only being half serious there, Bernardo has come back in great form
Only being half serious there, Bernardo has come back in great form
Wow.
Massive blow even when you take into account that they have cover, he's still their best player and, for me, the best player in the league. I actually like De Bruyne as well so i take no pleasure in it really. I take even less pleasure from it when you consider who could realistically be their main competition for the title...
Massive blow even when you take into account that they have cover, he's still their best player and, for me, the best player in the league. I actually like De Bruyne as well so i take no pleasure in it really. I take even less pleasure from it when you consider who could realistically be their main competition for the title...