Kevin De Bruyne cautions Man City teammates as poor form persists.

Kevin De Bruyne has urged Manchester City to confront their struggles head-on as they face one of their toughest periods in recent years. Currently eight points behind in the title race, out of the Carabao Cup, and at risk of an early Champions League exit, De Bruyne insists the team must take responsibility and fight to turn things around.

“You have to accept the situation as it is and work hard without making excuses,” he said. “There have been games where we didn’t perform well, like Bournemouth, and moments where we played well but failed to capitalize, like against Tottenham and Juventus. The quality is there, but we need to find a way to change this and improve.”

De Bruyne acknowledges the importance of today’s derby against Manchester United, particularly for the fans. “I understand the significance of this game and what it means for our supporters. It’s about more than three points, but my focus remains on doing my job as always.”

Manager Pep Guardiola shares this urgency, recognizing the emotional weight of the Manchester Derby for fans while emphasizing the need to remain composed. “These games are special, but staying less emotional often leads to better results,” he said. Despite City’s poor run of just one win in their last 10 matches, Guardiola expressed confidence in the team’s performances, saying, “I’m pleased with how we’ve played recently, and I know the quality we h

ave.”