Kevin De Bruyne Suffers Injury Setback

Kevin De Bruyne will not play again this year after suffering a high-grade muscle injury. He picked up the injury against Inter Milan and was seen in tears as he was helped off the pitch.

What happened?

The former Manchester City midfielder appeared to pick up an injury in the process of finding the net. He was helped off the field by two members of Napoli’s medical staff.

Injury details

The Italian side confirmed the severity of his injury, which will leave him on the sidelines for a number of months. A high-grade tear of the biceps femoris muscle in his right thigh was revealed by tests at Pineta Grande Hospital.

Rehabilitation

The Belgium international has already begun his rehabilitation programme. He has a troubled history of issues with his right hamstring, and underwent major surgery in the summer of 2023.

Impact on the team

The 34-year-old has made six starts since heading to Italy, scoring four goals, with three of those coming from the spot. He will now miss crucial league and European fixtures heading into the Christmas break.

The injury is a huge headache for manager Antonio Conte. Napoli will have to find a way to replace De Bruyne's creativity and goal-scoring ability.

De Bruyne will work hard behind the scenes to return to full fitness. He will be eager to get back on the pitch and help his team succeed.

The Belgian midfielder has been in good form since joining Napoli. His injury is a big blow to the team, but they will have to find a way to move forward without him.