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Kevin De Bruyne plays down feud with Paul Pogba after Man United man wished injury on Man City stars

French star said: 'I know that's bad to say things like that, but I hope for us that some very important players get injured'.

PAUL POGBA’S red that rules him out of the Manchester derby has nothing to do with karma – despite him wishing for Man City injuries – says Kevin De Bruyne.

Last week the desperate United star said: “I hope, and I know that's bad to say things like that, but I hope for us that some very important players get injured.”

 Kevin De Bruyne holds no hard feelings toward Paul Pogba
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Kevin De Bruyne holds no hard feelings toward Paul PogbaCredit: Rex Features

And he was rewarded for his negative vibes against his fellow pros and noisy neighbours with a red in the win over Arsenal and a three-game ban beginning Sunday.

United’s fading hopes of pegging back Pep Guardiola’s league leaders have been hit by the £89m man’s suspension but classy KdB is refusing to gloat despite Pog’s spiteful comments.

De Bruyne said: “I don't believe in that s***.

“I'm a very straightforward guy. If someone believes it is karma, then OK - everyone has their right to their opinion.

 Paul Pogba was sent off for a challenge on Hector Bellerin
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Paul Pogba was sent off for a challenge on Hector BellerinCredit: REUTERS
 Paul Pogba received a red card and a three-game ban
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Paul Pogba received a red card and a three-game banCredit: AFP

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 Kevin de Bruyne does not believe in karma
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Kevin de Bruyne does not believe in karmaCredit: PA:Press Association

“I don't want anyone to get injured.

"It's a competition, you want to play against the best teams and the best players.

“He can say whatever he wants. We just have to be focused on whatever we're doing.

“'He's a massive player - I know him a little bit and he's unbelievable.

“He took a red card and that's the way it goes. You have injuries and suspensions.”

Manchester United star man Paul Pogba gets sent off for a stamp on Hector Bellerin
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