Kevin de Bruyne has revealed to BBC Sport that he would have been in hospital if he had attempted the spectacular bicycle kick that Erling Haaland scored for Manchester City in their 4-1 win over Southampton. The Belgian midfielder praised his teammate for the incredible goal, saying that it was a “special moment”.
De Bruyne went on to say that he would not have been able to pull off the same feat, and that he would have been in the hospital if he had tried. He added that Haaland’s athleticism and technique were both impressive, and that it was a great goal to watch.
The Manchester City star also spoke about the team’s performance, saying that they had played well and that they had been able to control the game. He noted that it was important for them to get the win, and that they had done so with a good performance.
Fans of the Premier League can watch highlights of the match on Match of the Day on Saturday 8 April at 22:30 BST on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. This is available to UK users only.
De Bruyne’s comments about Haaland’s bicycle kick show just how impressive it was. The Norwegian forward’s athleticism and technique were both on full display, and it was a great goal to watch. Fans of the Premier League can watch highlights of the match on Match of the Day on Saturday 8 April at 22:30 BST on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, available to UK users only.