After a long absence due to injury, Kevin De Bruyne has officially returned to Manchester City. His appearance on the field not only made fans explode with emotion but also came with a special statistic that stunned the football world. Is this proof that the “king of the midfield” has not lost his number one position?
The long-awaited return
Kevin De Bruyne has been the conductor of Man City’s playing style for many years. Whenever he is absent, the team’s midfield seems to lose its inherent sharpness. Therefore, the day he returns is considered a “festival” for fans of the blue half of Manchester.
Right in the first match after his return, De Bruyne immediately showed his outstanding influence. His precise passes, ability to read the game and composure are still intact as before. Pep Guardiola even had to admit: “Just having Kevin on the field, we play like 12 men.”
Shocking statistics
What surprised everyone the most was the statistic released by Opta immediately after the match:
Kevin De Bruyne has created an average of 4.3 good chances per game since his return – a figure far exceeding any other midfielder in the Premier League.
He achieved a pass accuracy rate in the attacking area of ​​up to 91%, the highest ever in his career.
In particular, in just the first 45 minutes of play after injury, De Bruyne created a goal – making an immediate impression as if he had never left the pitch.
These numbers not only speak to the excellence of the Belgian player, but also make the whole football world surprised: is there anyone else who can maintain the top level even after such a long break as De Bruyne?
Man City and the “mental doping”
Kevin’s return is not only a quality addition to the midfield, but also a very strong “mental doping” for the entire Man City team. In the context of the increasingly tense Premier League title race, having a conductor like De Bruyne again helps Guardiola have more tactical options.
Many experts commented: “Man City at the end of the season is always scary. Now, with Kevin De Bruyne back, they are almost invincible.”
Doubts remain
However, some skepticism is still raised. Can Kevin De Bruyne maintain his high performance throughout the rest of the season, when the match schedule is getting more and more dense? Is his physical strength guaranteed to play continuously in both the Premier League and the Champions League?
The injury that once kept him out of action for a long time, and the risk of recurrence is always a big concern. Therefore, could the “superhuman” statistics just be a flash in the pan, or will they be evidence of the strong revival of a living legend?
The day Kevin De Bruyne returns is not simply the return of a player, but the return of the soul in Man City’s playing style. The special statistics after the match further solidify his position as the “king of the pass” – a rare player who can make the entire football world bow in admiration.
👉 The question left for fans: Can Kevin De Bruyne maintain this miracle and continue to lead Man City to glory, or are these just fleeting numbers before age and injury once again knock on the door?
