Kevin De Bruyne says he "can’t comprehend" how Manchester City contrived to lose 1-0 to Manchester United on Wednesday night – but believes nobody will care as long as they win the Carabao Cup.
“I can’t really comprehend how we lost this game,” De Bruyne told Sky Sports.
“For me, United didn’t even have one chance today. In [attack] we were way too wasteful today.
“I think we have to learn from this but in the end, it’s good that we are going to the final.”
The result on the night meant United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer became the first manager to beat Pep Guardiola’s City twice at the Etihad Stadium.
However, while United took great heart from their 2-1 Premier League win back in December, their second win there this season eventually counted for nothing.
United only had two shots on target in 90 minutes, one of which was Matic’s bolt from the blue.
“I think we got sloppy,” De Bruyne added.
“The goal is...we didn’t clear the lines very well and out of nothing they just scored.
“I think you can tell me if United had one more chance in the game; even at the end they didn’t do anything.
“But yeah, with a one-all score they only need one chance to make a goal but, in the end, we fought when we had to. We need to learn from the mistakes.”
Asked if the defeat on the night spoiled the achievement of reaching the final, De Bruyne was blunt.
“No, of course not,” he replied.
“If you win the final, nobody will talk about this game. It’s not nice and we should have done better, but it’s the way it goes sometimes.”
anoint440
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rubbish statement so the ball disappear into your net, playing without taking your chances is all rubbish man united took their chances that is all
33274sam
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wait and see how much you'll be a waste during 2nd leg EPL match. You're not a captain KDB,you don't deserved arm band at all.I blame Pep for such a role for you.
Africa8864146
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Man City played superbly today from the first whistle up to the last one. Only, goals were mysteriously missing. At least, they should have banged 3 or 4 goals, were it not of the "Angel of Death" which seemingly appeared to have been hovering above their heads, to deny them entry into Wembley for the final.
PierreMushongi
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Meanwhile..." The result on the night meant United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer became the first manager to beat Pep Guardiola’s City twice at the Etihad Stadium....
Pezdioyz
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KDB Dreaming about last game at old traford
BidemiKlint
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the fact that we like you doesn't mean you should be disrespectful to your opponent. they don't have a chance and they scored WTF! much alcohol not good for you dude! They beat you and you're in final congrats for that. Buh show some respect sometimes or better keep it 🤐
JOSEJR7
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Let this Small Rat talk as he can his medicine is having the medical at Carrington
anthony90
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even when you were not faced with their best team and at one man down you couldn't score. stop complaining man.
Fazabdi
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I thought kdb is a professional but he is not because he never tell the truth. summit yourself to the truth.
hackeronly
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KDB:Man Utd didn't get a Chance(Of winning the Cup)
Masiziani_Timmy828
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Man City didn't even score 😂😂