Manchester City attacker Kevin De Bruyne has defended under-fire teammate Claudio Bravo.

City boss Pep Guardiola took the brave decision of dispensing with the services of Joe Hart and bringing in Bravo this summer but it has to be said that the move has not been justified as of yet following some high-profile blunders by the former Barcelona gloveman.

Bravo has struggled in goal for City so far and many believe that Guardiola made an aberration by swapping Hart for the Chilean international.

Despite the criticism, City star De Bruyne has gone on to leap to the defence of Bravo and has reiterated that the goalkeeper is the right man for the job at the Etihad.

De Bryune told the Daily Mail: “It's very tough for Claudio because he is very different to Joe.

“Joe is also from here, which is also against Claudio. His style of play is also totally different. Everybody knows that the coach likes a goalkeeper who likes to play a lot.

“So when Claudio makes a mistake with his foot, they are going to say that he isn't better with his feet at all. If he misses one pass they will say, "Ah, look! Why did they buy him?".

“So it's tough for him. He has nothing to do with what happened to Joe, obviously. He's a good goalkeeper but it has been difficult for him.

“He has made a few mistakes but it happens and we have full confidence in him. He is the right man for the job."