Guardiola: "De Bruyne is a legend, our people love him"

Manchester City head coach Josep Guardiola praised Kevin De Bruyne's impact on the Citizens' performance in the 3-2 win over Newcastle in the 21st round of the Premier League.

Kevin de Bruyne, Getty Images

The Belgian played in the Premier League for the first time since 11 August, scoring a goal and an assist after coming on as a substitute in the match against the Magpies.

"I had a feeling he wasn't ready for the full 90 minutes after five months out. We can't forget that.

People say: "Okay, he's ready, so he can play 90 minutes after five months of absence". But this is not the case, and that's why he came on as a substitute. We controlled the game, and he proved himself so well in the last 35 minutes, scoring a goal, providing an assist and making so many chances with his shots.

He is a special player. He is a legend, he is adored by our people, and he is fresh in his thinking because five months is a long time. I hope in the second half of the season he will help us stay in the race until the end," Guardiola was quoted as saying by Sky Sports.

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