Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he loves it when star midfielder Kevin de Bruyne argues with him.
The pair were seen arguing during the Citizens' 4-0 win over Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League semi-final on Wednesday night.
However, it seems arguments between Guardiola and his talismanic midfielder are a regular occurrence, especially on the training ground.
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"The action with Kevin, I love it when we shout at each other. I like it," Guardiola said, as per Goal.
"Sometimes it's a little bit flat, I like this energy. It's not the first time, you don't see, but he shouts at me in training. After that he becomes the best.
"Gundo [Ilkay Gundogan] lost the ball, Kevin too, we didn't need that in the game. At half-time I spoke about controlling the game, drop them and turn them. We didn't do it.
"Kevin stays calm and makes an incredible assist. Jack did the opposite, he could run but helps the team and joins the passes.
"It's football, we can do it. These things must happen to be competitive."
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