De Bruyne responds to Garcia

Kevin De Bruyne has responded to comments made by Rudi Garcia regarding the criticism of older players in the Belgian national team. De Bruyne acknowledged that expectations are high due to his career and contributions to Belgium. He stated that it's normal for players to decline with age and that he's aware of the value he can still bring to the team. De Bruyne mentioned that people sometimes forget the amount of work that goes into his performances and that he's proud of what he's achieved this year.

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After disappointing draws against Egypt and Iran, De Bruyne admitted that some criticism was justified, saying that the team knew they could have done better in those first two matches. De Bruyne emphasized that he's given his all to the national team for 16 years and that criticism comes with playing at the top level. He noted that not everything always goes perfectly and that the team has experienced both good and bad moments.