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Manchester Evening News
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Alex Brotherton

Kevin De Bruyne slams 'unimportant' UEFA Nations League as Man City ace questions player welfare

Kevin De Bruyne certainly looked like he enjoyed his football over the past few months for Manchester City, but the same likely won't be said of his upcoming international commitments.

The City midfielder is currently on international duty with Belgium preparing for a string of Nations League fixtures, but after a gruelling season that saw De Bruyne overcome injuries, Covid-19 and patchy form to inspire City to a fourth Premier League title in five years, it's clear that he would rather be elsewhere.

"For me, the Nations League is not important," said the 30-year-old. "We have to play these games, but it feels like a campaign of friendly games. Just glorified friendlies after a long and tough season. I'm not looking forward to it.

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