Manchester City attacker Kevin de Bruyne admits the scrutiny the players' face can be intense.

But De Bruyne has admitted he laughs at the internet critics who don't recognise the demands of a footballing lifestyle.

He told Duse Magazine: "I don't really care because that is everywhere. People don't know the work we put in. If you are at home resting, you are resting because you need to play on Saturday.

"It is just part of the job - you need to have the treatment, do the massages, training, go in the pool.

"So I think our job is 24/7. I love my life. We are busy and I don't care what people say. I read comments, what people write on the internet but it makes me laugh.

"It doesn't affect me personally, for me it is banter.

"What I like the most is when people know I am a good guy, I am respectful of everybody. It doesn't matter who you are, the biggest star or the little guy, and you should have the same attitude towards them."