Home Football When he gets back, Kevin De Bruyne could have to have a tough conversation with the £14 million Man City player

When he gets back, Kevin De Bruyne could have to have a tough conversation with the £14 million Man City player

Football — 10/03/2023

Due to a hamstring injury sustained during Manchester City’s 2023–24 Premier League opener against Burnley, Kevin De Bruyne is still sidelined.

Kevin De Bruyne might need to have a difficult chat with £14m Man City player when he returns - Manchester City News

The Citizens have won six of their last seven Premier League games and three of their one UEFA Champions League matchup thus far, demonstrating that they have managed rather well without the Belgium international.

But if Kevin De Bruyne does play again for Manchester City, he could have to have a tough conversation with Julian Alvarez.

What is the tale?

The 32-year-old is anticipated to make a comeback in January.

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With tremendous success, Alvarez has taken over Manchester City’s freekick responsibilities in De Bruyne’s absence.

In Saturday’s 2-1 loss to Wolves, the £14.1 million player scored a stunning free kick. He also scored another magnificent set-piece in the 3-1 victory over Red Star Belgrade in the UEFA Champions League.

Earlier this season, in the 3-1 victory over West Ham at the London Stadium, Alvarez also struck the woodwork with a fantastic freekick.

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While De Bruyne heals from his hamstring injury, the Argentina international is dominant in deadball scenarios, especially corners. Should he attempt to resume his freekick duties after his return, the Manchester City No. 17 may find himself in a difficult situation.

How the freekick records of Kevin De Bruyne and Julian Alvarez compare at Manchester City

Eight goals in eight years at Manchester City have come directly from free kicks for De Bruyne.

At the Etihad Stadium, Alvarez has already scored two goals from direct free kicks in just over a full season.

In actuality, one could even contend that the South American has only scored twice this season because De Bruyne was used as a freekick during Alvarez’s debut campaign.

Alvarez is definitely on course to surpass the 32-year-old’s record at current rate.

Naturally, De Bruyne will be upset to give up freekick responsibilities to the 23-year-old, but if he continues to produce the goods while the Belgian is gone, it might be difficult to take them away from him.