“The King is back” – Fans HAIL Kevin De Bruyne as he assists on his return from injury in Manchester City’s solid FA Cup win against Huddersfield
Kevin De Bruyne provided an assist just 17 minutes into his return
Ruben Dias handing over the captain's armband to Kevin De Bruyne. (Source: Mancity Instagram)
After a much-awaited return to football, Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne did not take long before registering an assist. The Belgian Maestro caused chaos from the first moment he was subbed on, making an immediate impact.
In the FA Cup match-up against Huddersfield, Manchester City left no stone unturned to showcase their class, even with some inexperienced players. Kevin De Bruyne and Jeremy Doku‘s returns were of massive significance to the Cityzens as they won 5-0 against Huddersfield Town and progressed to the fourth round of the FA Cup.
Kevin De Bruyne provided an assist just seventeen minutes into the game, much like his jersey number. It was with a lobbed cross to his National teammate Doku, who smashed the ball comfortably in the bottom corner. De Bruyne continued to cause trouble for the Huddersfield defense with his skills and swift movement.
Meanwhile, Manchester City lost Manuel Akanji to an early injury, with Sergio Gomez also suffering from a bleeding nose. Irrespective of the rough game, City dominated possession and cruised through an easy 5-0 victory. Again, Phil Foden served a stunning display with his technical abilities, scoring a brace and Julian Alvarez finding the net.
Twitter reacts to Kevin De Bruyne’s assist on the return for Manchester City
Manchester City initiated their FA Cup defense with a resounding victory against Huddersfield Town at Etihad Stadium. Kevin De Bruyne, returning from a hamstring injury, made a second-half appearance. As the defending champions eye continued success in various competitions, De Bruyne’s return adds a crucial dimension to their campaign.
Fans on social media exuberated on witnessing De Bruyne’s excellence on the pitch while rival fans expressed dismay at his impact. Here are some of the reactions:
In a dominant start, Manchester City secured a convincing 5-0 win over Huddersfield Town in the FA Cup. Kevin De Bruyne’s comeback in the second half added vigor to the squad, with Foden scoring twice. Pep Guardiola’s strategic prowess, combined with the team’s talent depth, positions City as formidable contenders for FA Cup glory.
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