'I'm an old man' - Kevin De Bruyne responds to his Man City critics
manchestereveningnews.co.ukKevin De Bruyne played down any concerns over his form by pointing out his exceptional record this season in the Premier League.
Manchester City's talisman for so many years has found it more of a challenge this year, especially since the World Cup, to nail down a place in Pep Guardiola's starting XI.
Injury and illness have not helped De Bruyne find his rhythm and the 31-year-old had to settle for a place on the bench again in the 1-0 victory at Crystal Palace.
Just as Erling Haaland has set the bar high for goalscoring, De Bruyne believes that he is a victim of his own quality but pointed to his league-leading figures in assists, chances created and big chances created - having started just five of City's last nine games - to point out that he is happy enough with his level. Also read: Guardiola on Erling Haaland's 'incredible attitude' "Obviously, people have a different standard [for me] to a lot of players.
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