It was clear that Kevin de Bruyne was upset when he had a word with boss Pep Guardiola after being taken off against Liverpool.
The star player for Man City then got into a heated argument with some of the coaching staff.
6Kevin De Bruyne fumed as he left the pitch against Liverpool
6He had stern words with manager Pep Guardiola at his substitutionCredit: AP
6Guardiola had subbed him off in the 69th minuteCredit: PA
6De Bruyne calmed down a bit while sitting with his teammates. Credit: PA KdB, 32, set up John Stones’ first goal in the first half with a sharp corner.But after Ederson gave away a penalty for a Һit on Darwin Nunez early in the second half and Alexis Mac Allister made the penalty, the Belgian had less of an impact on the game.Guardiola, who is 53 years old, finally had enough in the 69th minute and took out Julian Alvarez and put in Mateo Kovacic and Jeremy Doku.De Bruyne didn’t seem happy with the choice, and he let his boss know how he felt as they argued on the sidelines.The star player for Man City then got into a heated argument with some of the coaching staff.When he was finally sitting with the other City players, he seemed to have cooled down.After a few minutes, Guardiola went over to the bench.The former Barcelona manager could be seen sat next to De Bruyne on the bench. The two were talking openly with each other again.You could see De Bruyne pointing with his hand to a spot on the field, likely one where he thought there was a chance to score.
Gary Neville, who was a co-commentator on Sky Sport, thought there was something in the air at Anfield that threw City off.
Neville said of De Bruyne’s response to the sub, “He’s having a whinge.” He’s really complaining.”You can tell by this that City has been getting angry in the second half.
“Usually they’re the master of cool,” he said. They are affected by this ground, though.
Before he was involved in a VAR penalty check in his own penalty box in the last minute, Doku Һit the post.
Even though Liverpool had a lot of late opportunities, mostly led by a wasteful Luis Diaz, the game ended 1-1.
Pep’s view
He and De Bruyne hugged each other on the field after the game.
After the event, Guardiola said, “That’s good.” Get a chance to show it in the next game.
“We need someone who can keep the ball.” There’s no need to press. Kovacic is very good at that.
“Kevin made us happy.” Don’t worry about it. We’re okay.
After both teams tied on points, Arsenal was still in first place in the Premier League, but they were ahead on goal difference, which was very important.City, on the other hand, is one point behind the top three teams but has a worse goal difference.
To protest the decision not to give the Reds a penalty at the end of the game, Jurgen Klopp yelled at the referee, Michael Oliver.
6KdB and Pep continued their conversationCredit: Sky Sports
6Guardiola and De Bruyne shared a hug on the pitch afterwardsCredit: Getty