Pep Guardiola’s Praise for Kevin De Bruyne: The Near-Messi of Football
Pep Guardiola acknowledges the unparalleled greatness of Lionel Messi, recognizing that it’s unlikely there will ever be another player quite like him. However, in Kevin De Bruyne, Guardiola sees a talent that comes remarkably close to Messi’s brilliance.
Guardiola expressed his admiration for the Belgian star in 2019, stating, “Of course, he is one of the best, there is no doubt about that.”
He continued, “When we talk about Messi, maybe he can sit alone at the table, with no one else allowed. But at the table beside, Kevin can sit there.”
It’s truly remarkable to contemplate how De Bruyne’s extraordinary abilities might have remained hidden had Pep Guardiola not taken the reins as manager at Manchester City.
