Manchester City news: Kevin de Bruyne bounces but Pep Guardiola has a warning for him

Kevin De Bruyne found "extra equipment", but Pep Guardiola warned him that he would have to do something special to match Bernardo Silva.

The 27-year-old Belgian was back at a level comparable to his best in the FA Cup 5-0 win over Burnley on Saturday after a season of injuries.

He confessed to being satisfied with his performance after a goal and an badist, explaining on the club's website: "To be fair, Saturday was the first time I felt really cool and much sharper.

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"The other games I've been playing recently were ok, but I thought I had extra equipment for the first time this season.

"Obviously, I'm playing more and I'm starting to catch up, so I'm really happy about that.

"I'm just trying to be as fresh as possible and if I'm honest, I was not expecting to play as long as I did against Burnley, but I did not expect it to be as long as I did." I did and I felt very good, so I trust people. around me because I have not had a lot of injuries during my career and they obviously know a lot more about recovery and a viable schedule for me. "

While Guardiola was delighted with De Bruyne's posting, he knows that he owns a wealth of midfielder with Bernardo, the man who has benefited the most from the long absence of the coach. a former man from Chelsea, arguably the best performer in City lately.

Of course, the two can play together – as they did against Burnley – but the City boss is happy to let De Bruyne know he has options.

"[It gives me] a lot of encouragement, "Guardiola said of his efforts against Burnley.

"But Kevin knows that his position has been awarded to Bernardo Silva and Bernardo Silva was one of the best players we have had this season on our team.

"He is consistent, offensive and defensive, his production of aids, his personality, everything.

"I repeat it several times, this is the only way to compete in four league competitions, with these weather conditions, with this physical condition, every three days, without rest, mental, physical – we need it.

"Kevin has to come back, Benjamin [Mendy] to come back, everyone and after we decide. "

Second place comes in the Premier League in Newcastle, which occupies a place above the relegation zone on Wednesday night.