Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne has sent ripples of concern across the Premier League with a revelation after the 3-1 Champions League victory over Copenhagen on Tuesday.
Despite playing just his seventh game since returning from a hamstring injury that required surgery earlier in the season, the Belgian star showcased top-notch form in the round of 16 first leg.
De Bruyne not only opened the scoring with a stellar finish but also played a crucial role in Bernardo Silva's goal, putting City back in the lead. To cap it off, he provided a perfect pass for Phil Foden to secure the win in stoppage time. Despite starting only three of these seven games, he boasts two goals and five assists.
The return of City's talisman has undeniably elevated the team's performance during this critical phase of the season. Remarkably fresh after an extended break, De Bruyne issued an indirect warning to rivals Arsenal and Liverpool by expressing that he believes he is nowhere near his best yet.
"I'm trying to play good football and enjoy myself. It's been a long five, six months but I'm happy to be back helping the team win games and do my best," De Bruyne told TNT Sports after the win.
"I feel alright. I think I need still a couple more games and minutes. I've not played 90 minutes - apart from the Brentford game - for almost a year. I'm getting there, feeling good, and the level is good enough for the moment so I'm happy."
