Belgian midfielder Kevin De Bruyne admits he needs to come to terms with the fact that Belgium are not the Citizens, with the player working to keep his emotions under control.
What did Kevin De Bruyne say?
Kevin De Bruyne is used to pulling strings on the Premier League champions, and his club employers are looking to blast past every opponent they face as they pursue domestic and European honors. It was once for Belgium, in the so-called “Golden Generation”, but their powers waned and Kevin took up the unfortunate habit of fondling teammates for seemingly falling short of his high expectations.
The Belgian national team player, who is on duty for the 2022 World Cup, said that Belgium has to adopt a different mindset, that they cannot play like Man City. As a national team they have to adapt to the players they have around. “Does it upset me sometimes?” – he said. According to Kevin De Bruyne, yes, but he has to show less, although that’s the kind of perfection he’s aiming for.
Belgian national team midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, who was caught on camera arguing with Toby Alderweireld during Belgium’s 1-0 victory over Canada, added in his impassioned approach that he knows his reactions aren’t always good.
De Bruyne says he’s also looking for moments after to find that peace, but people know it’s his way of helping the team play better and get more out of the game. But, he says, of course, he also needs to learn how to respond better. Emotions overflow from time to time, but that’s also part of the game.
A little about the topic
Belgium will return to action against Morocco on Sunday, while Manchester City’s next game – once the global camp in Qatar draws to a close – will be against the Reds in the Carabao Cup on 22 December.