Napoli’s De Bruyne Unlikely To Play Again This Year

Napoli’s De Bruyne Unlikely To Play Again This Year

After the club’s announcement that Kevin De Bruyne had a hamstring injury, Napoli, the Serie A leader, might not be able to play him until early 2026.

In his team’s 3-1 home victory over Inter Milan on Saturday, the former Manchester City midfielder suffered injuries while scoring a penalty.

The 34-year-old Belgian froze and held his right thigh before limping off the field with the aid of the club’s medical staff after scoring from a spot kick.

De Bruyne’s fourth league goal came in his first season in Italy since joining City in the close of the off-season. He had already converted a free kick and twice from the penalty spot.

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According to a statement from Napoli, “Kevin De Bruyne has a large-scale lesion in the biceps femoris of his right thigh.”

Without providing further information, the club continued, “The player has already begun his rehabilitation.”

De Bruyne’s absence from this year’s Gazzetta dello Sport and Sky Sport is a blow to Napoli’s chances of keeping the Italian league title.

On goal difference, Napoli lead Lecce, but they also have the same number of points as second-placed AS Roma.

Source: Channels TV

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