In the clash between Liverpool and Manchester City, one of the key moments of the match was the substitution of Kevin De Bruyne, the architect of Manchester City and one of the most creative players in the world. In the 69th minute, Guardiola decided to bring Mateo Kovačić on the field instead of De Bruyne because the Citizens were struggling to maintain possession of the ball.
Statistics and On-Field Contribution
Analyzing De Bruyne’s statistics before the substitution, we observe a decrease in his efficiency in terms of assists and creating goal-scoring opportunities. Although he started the game strongly, actively contributing to the team’s build-up play, as time went on, his influence on the game began to diminish. His contribution peaked in the 23rd minute, where he provided an assist for John Stones to open the scoring. It’s important to note here that this assist came from a corner kick, rather than open play.
However, why did De Bruyne not have the expected impact on the game? This is where Klopp’s strategy comes into play.
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