Kevin De Bruyne urged Manchester City fans to back the players as they aim to return to peak form. Despite a 4-1 victory over West Ham, Pep Guardiola criticized the team’s performance, noting that the visitors troubled City in the first half and ended the match on a stronger note. Niclas Fullkrug’s goal, which broke City’s clean sheet, resulted in a somewhat unsatisfactory conclusion to the match, despite the convincing final score. City playmaker De Bruyne, who was captain for the day on his 400th appearance, assisted Phil Foden for a simple goal in the second half while playing the whole match as he regains his full fitness. When questioned about the ‘nervous’ atmosphere in the stadium during the later stages of the match, the Belgian player requested support, stating, “I’m not sure why.” “I realize we may not be at our best, but they should continue to support us since we’re putting in the effort and we’re still winning 4-1,” he said to Sky Sports. “I’m confused about what is going on.” The team put in their utmost effort. The standard must be elevated, but we acknowledge that. De Bruyne also brushed off a question regarding his future as he enters the last six months of his contract.
