In a highly anticipated Community Shield clash, the two players were awarded starting berths together in the Premier League's dominant team. Despite fans expecting them to work together throughout the season, it seems that their understanding has yet to be fully established at the Etihad Stadium.
According to espn's revelations, the central midfielder from Belgium was disappointed with the performance of his new partner and was eager to see his new partner tearing through the Liverpool defense during the game, however, the former Borussia Dortmund star appeared to press on.
De Bruyne was emotional about it and waved his arms angrily. The two reportedly had a private exchange at halftime to try to find a better understanding in the second half.
De Bruyne firmly believes that as the team's new top striker, Harland deserves to take on a higher level of responsibility and be actively integrated into the team, rather than relying solely on the cooperation of others.
Although Haaland's on-field performances have caused De Bruyne some frustration, the Norwegian shot-stopper managed to break through against German rivals Bayern in pre-season. Meanwhile, the Belgian midfielder scored two goals in a row against Club America in Mexico as he looks to continue his excellent form in the new season.
