Guardiola: "De Bruyne just behind Messi"
Pep Guardiola said Kevin De Bruyne is one level behind Lionel Messi after he impressed in Manchester City's 4-0 win over Bournemouth.
Manchester City won yesterday 4-0 against Bournemouth and one of the stars of the match was Kevin de Bruyne.
Coach Pep talked about the 25-year-old and believes that he's a "special, outstanding player".
"He makes everything. Without the ball he is the first fighter, and with the ball he is clear - he sees absolutely everything".
The Spaniard thinks the Belgian plays on another level as he always takes the right decision. He's very lucky to have the youngster in his team and wants him to stay at his club.
Yet the 45-year-old isn't sure if he's the best player of the Premier League. "Of course, he is one of the best, there is no doubt about that, but to be the best, it depends on what you are going to win. If you are able to win titles, there will be a chance for that. Maybe. Maybe I'm wrong".
Furthermore he compared him to Messi. "When we talk about Messi, maybe he can sit alone in the table, with no-one else allowed. But in the table beside, Kevin can sit there".