Napoli have officially confirmed that Belgian star Kevin De Bruyne will face a lengthy spell on the sidelines after sustaining a serious hamstring injury during their 3-1 win over Inter Milan on Saturday.
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The injury occurred in the 33rd minute when De Bruyne converted a penalty, only to immediately signal for medical assistance. Subsequent scans at Pineta Grande Hospital revealed a high-grade tear of the biceps femoris muscle in his right thigh. Napoli confirmed that the player has already started a rehabilitation program.
“Following the injury sustained during the match against Inter, Kevin De Bruyne underwent tests at Pineta Grande Hospital, which revealed a high-grade tear of the biceps femoris muscle in his right thigh. The Azzurri player has already begun his rehabilitation programme.”
Napoli have not provided an exact return date, but reports indicate that De Bruyne could be sidelined for three to four months, potentially missing the start of the new year.
This injury is a significant blow for Napoli, who have relied heavily on De Bruyne’s creativity, vision, and leadership in midfield. The club will now need to adjust their tactics as they continue to compete in Serie A and European competitions.
After matchday eight of Serie A, the title race is heating up, with Napoli leading the table on 18 points, tied with Roma, while AC Milan sits just behind in third with 17 points.
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