Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola expressed satisfaction with Kevin De Bruyne’s passionate reaction to being substituted during a tense 1-1 draw against Liverpool at Anfield.
Pep Guardiola and De Bruyne’s argument
De Bruyne and Guardiola engaged in an animated exchange after the midfielder was substituted in the second half of Manchester City’s draw with Liverpool.
The 32-year-old had an uncharacteristically quiet performance at Anfield as the defending champions endured significant pressure from Jurgen Klopp’s team. Guardiola opted for changes after the hour mark, and De Bruyne appeared displeased with certain aspects of the game.
De Bruyne’s substitution was aimed at regaining control as Liverpool applied pressure on Manchester City’s defense.
”I’m happy to see that!’ said Guardiola. ‘I like it if he’s upset, it’s good. He’s happy now. I knew what we were missing, we missed keeping the ball. After (he went off) we did it better. But, listen, Kevin… what can I say for Kevin… we need him and he is important.”, he said, as per daily mail.
Pep Guardiola’s analogy: Anfield pressure like a ”tsunami”
Guardiola likened playing at Anfield against Jurgen Klopp’s team to facing a “tsunami,” as Liverpool relentlessly attacked City’s goal in the second half. Despite the intense pressure, Guardiola praised his team’s resilience in dealing with Liverpool’s onslaught, especially after Alexis MacAllister equalized following John Stones’ penalty opener.
