Kevin De Bruyne opens up on Man City injury burden, Guardiola mood change and hidden McAtee boost
manchestereveningnews.co.ukKevin De Bruyne has told Pep Guardiola to have the 'confidence' to put more trust in James McAtee. McAtee made only his third Premier League appearance of the season for Manchester City at Leicester despite being in every matchday squad, with his previous two introductions coming in the 90th minute.
Within eight minutes of coming on, McAtee's skill set up De Bruyne to find Savinho to cross for Erling Haaland to seal a much-needed win.
Clamour among City fans has grown for McAtee to be given a chance, and De Bruyne stressing how the dressing room always had faith in the youngster's ability. "He's got a really good quality.
Obviously he's not played that much but today is important," the Belgian said. "For a young player to come in and give us a bit of energy.
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