Kevin De Bruyne has been tipped to end up playing alongside Rodri in the Manchester City team. De Bruyne has returned to action with a bang after five months of injury, haring to the byline to cross for Jeremy Doku to score the fifth goal against Huddersfield before scoring and assisting at St James' Park to turn a Premier League defeat at Newcastle into a vital three points.
Pep Guardiola and the medical team are still trying to be patient, but it has been a terrific start to the latest chapter in the Belgian's career.
Former Arsenal and Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas has no doubts that De Bruyne can reach his best level again, although believes that the future will see the 32-year-old moving further back on the pitch.
Even if his eye for a pass remains, the days of the lung-busting runs to deliver a cross into the box may be numbered. ALSO READ: Man City fan group 'disappointed' with club and UEFA over Istanbul report ALSO READ: Aston Villa spark Man City interest in January transfer window "He'll be back, because of the way he plays.
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