During a press conference this week, Pep Guardiola made a comparison between Kevin De Bruyne and Dejan Kulusevski of Tottenham.
In the fourth round of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night, Tottenham defeated Manchester City thanks in large part to the Swedish playmaker, raising questions about the two.
Matheus Nunes answered to goals from Timo Werner and Pape Sarr in the first half, but Pep Guardiola’s team was eventually unable to increase their scoring output and was eliminated early from the League Cup once more.
Kevin De Bruyne, who consistently shows up for first-team training but feels as though he is still not match-ready and does not want to take any chances with his health, is one player who has continued to be left out of the Manchester City matchday squad.
Speaking at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium following Manchester City’s 2-1 Carabao Cup loss, Pep Guardiola was asked if Dejan Kulusevski is like Kevin De Bruyne. The Swede put on another impressive display.
“No. Kevin is unique,” Guardiola emphasized.
“In his heyday? No one can match the quantity of things Kevin creates in a game!
Following the match, an update on De Bruyne’s fitness was also given; according to Pep Guardiola, it is doubtful that the 33-year-old will play in any capacity again until the November international break.
In addition to Jeremy Doku, there are also rumors that Kyle Walker and Jack Grealish, as well as Oscar Bobb and Ballon d’Or winner Rodri, will not be playing at the same time as the Belgian international.
