Pep Guardiola's Manchester City secured a crucial victory in their Premier League encounter against Brentford on Tuesday night, bouncing back from a disappointing draw to Chelsea over the weekend.
Despite the previous stalemate, Erling Haaland's solitary goal secured all three points for City, revitalizing their pursuit of the league title.
However, the absence of star midfielder Kevin De Bruyne from the starting lineup raised eyebrows among fans. Guardiola addressed the matter in the post-match press conference, revealing that De Bruyne was nursing a hamstring issue, prompting a cautious approach to his involvement in the game.
"Kevin (De Bruyne) has niggles in his hamstring," Guardiola explained. "So I didn't want to take any risk with him." Despite the setback, Guardiola reassured fans that De Bruyne's condition was manageable, emphasizing the importance of precautionary measures after a prolonged absence from action.
"Kevin is okay; it's more about caution and prevention," Guardiola reassured. "He didn't feel comfortable, and the medical team advised against taking any unnecessary risks. After five months off, we didn't want to jeopardize his recovery progress."
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