UCL Combined Best XI: Monaco vs. Manchester City

By Larry Henry | Mar 14, 2017

MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM - FEBRUARY 21: AS Monaco's striker Radamel Falcao Garca (R) in action against Manchester City's defender John Stones during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 soccer match between Manchester City FC and AS Monaco at the Etihad stadium in Manchester, United Kingdom on February 21, 2017. (Photo by Lindsey Parnaby/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images) /

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SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND – MARCH 05: Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester in action during the Premier League match between Sunderland and Manchester City at Stadium of Light on March 5, 2017 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Chris Brunskill Ltd/Getty Images) /

First Center Midfielder – Kevin De Bruyne

Despite De Bruyne’s numbers taking sitting still the last couple matches, his importance to Manchester City’s success is vital. The Belgian has been asked to put in a lot of extra work off the ball, and has answered the call placed on him by Pep Guardiola. Paired with David Silva, De Bruyne’s game has improved while he also tries to create opportunities for the team. The 25-year-old is becoming a top midfielder in Europe, and his game will continue to improve with Pep showing him the way.

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