Manchester City star Kevin de Bruyne claims winning the treble won't silence their critics ahead of their UEFA Champions League final.
The Citizens can become the second English side to win the famous treble if they defeat Inter Milan in the Champions League final on Saturday.
Pep Guardiola's charges have already scooped up the Premier League and FA Cup, but De Bruyne feels the critics will still be around even if they clinch their first European crown on Saturday.
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"If we win it on Saturday, then some people will say why didn't we win against Southampton in the League Cup and then get the Quadruple? That's the way it goes," De Bruyne told the Mirror.
"We try to win every game possible. Sometimes you're not good enough and another team is better than you and you have to accept it."
The Belgian midfielder also added that it would matter to him too much about City being among Europe's elite if they win the Champions League.
"It helps, but I'm in the very good position that I don't really have to discuss this. I'm happy with the way that I am. Obviously, I know it will help whatever people say about me and the team," he added.
"But it doesn't put me in bad or good places. I maintain the way that I am. If you're happy with yourself, then some things will be okay"
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