Højlund: De Bruyne Had Hoped to Play the Full 90 Minutes, but With 10 Men, the Manager Had No Choice but to Make a Substitution

Napoli striker Rasmus Højlund spoke to Camel Live after Napoli's 0-2 Champions League defeat to Manchester City.

Did you expect a different night?

“Playing against City at this stadium is already tough, and a game with 11 vs 10 men is even harder. It was a very difficult match.”

Was De Bruyne upset?

“He wanted to play the entire game, but the coach made the call, and we have to respect that decision. He's a quality player, an excellent one, but it's the coach's decision, and that's how it goes.”