Pep Guardiola to replace Injured Kevin De Bruyne with 25yrs old Brazilian Midfielder.
Manchester City Captain Kevin De Bruyne will be out for up to 4 months with a hamstring injury.
Pep Guardiola confirmed that Kevin De Bruyne’s injury is serious and will have an operation and will be out for up to 4 months. Kevin De Bruyne was injured in the first half against Burnley in the first premier league match and had to replaced.
Pep Guardiola appreciated Bruyne’s importance to his team as he said this in a press conference…..“The injury to Kevin is a big blow,a big loss.He has specific qualities for a long time.it is really tough for us we have to look forward we have alternatives. Kevin is irreplaceable but we have talented players…..”
Kevin have the most chance created in the Premier league since Pep Guardiola took charge of Manchester City in 2016/17. Kevin was Crucial for Manchester City team that won treble. Kevin registered Double figures for both goals and assits for Pep Guardiola side.
Pep Guardiola highlighted it clearly that it’s impossible to replace Kevin De Bruyne but Manchester City will with have to add a new creative midfielder to their team.
Westham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta is the likely candidate to replace Injured Kevin De Bruyne. Manchester City already made their first offer early this month, but Westham rejected as they want £100m for the 25yrs old Brazilian International.
Lucas Paqueta joined Westham last summer from Lyon on a deal worth £45m. Paqueta made 28 appearances for Westham last season across all competitions scoring 4 goals while assisting three. Former Lyon and Ac Milan midfielder averaged 64 passes per match with a pass completion rate of 87% last season for Westham. He helped Westham United win the conference league cup.
Pep Guardiola is a fan for the Brazilian Midfielder and will be a great addition to his squad. Youngsters Cole Palmer may also get chance with the first team this season despite interest from Both Westham United and Borrusia Dortmund.
