‘Pep Guardiola is like my second father’: The close teacher-student relationship between Kevin De Bruyne and Pep Guardiola

Furious Kevin De Bruyne expressed his anger towards Pep Guardiola before getting into a confrontation with the Man City bench during the Liverpool match

Kevin de Bruyne’s frustration was evident as he exchanged words with manager Pep Guardiola after being substituted during the match against Liverpool. The Man City star player then engaged in a heated argument with some members of the coaching staff.

Despite initially appearing upset, De Bruyne eventually calmed down while sitting with his teammates. During the game, De Bruyne contributed to John Stones’ goal in the first half with a well-placed corner. However, his impact on the game diminished after Ederson conceded a penalty for a foul on Darwin Nunez, which was converted by Alexis Mac Allister early in the second half.

In the 69th minute, Guardiola decided to replace Julian Alvarez with Mateo Kovacic and Jeremy Doku, a decision that De Bruyne seemed unhappy with, leading to their argument on the sidelines. Nevertheless, De Bruyne appeared to have cooled down when he sat with his teammates, and Guardiola later joined him on the bench, engaging in an open conversation.

During their discussion, De Bruyne could be seen pointing to a specific spot on the field, possibly indicating a scoring opportunity. Gary Neville, a co-commentator on Sky Sport, believed that something at Anfield affected City’s performance, noting De Bruyne’s discontent as a reflection of the team’s growing frustration in the second half. Despite late chances for Liverpool, including some wasteful attempts by Luis Diaz, the match ended in a 1-1 draw.

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