Napoli’s Kevin De Bruyne unlikely to play once more this yr after struggling hamstring harm

The former Manchester City midfielder was harm whereas scoring a penalty in his staff’s 3-1 dwelling victory over Inter Milan on Saturday.

After changing his spot kick, the 34-year-old Belgian froze and clutched his proper thigh earlier than limping off the sector with the assistance of the membership’s medical employees.

It was De Bruyne’s fourth league aim of his first season in Italy since shifting from City within the shut season. He had already scored twice from the penalty spot and as soon as with a free kick.

“Kevin De Bruyne underwent tests which revealed that he has a large-scale lesion in the biceps femoris of his right thigh,” Napoli mentioned in an announcement.

“The player has already begun his rehabilitation,” the membership added, with out offering additional particulars.

Gazzetta dello Sport and Sky Sport reported that De Bruyne is just not anticipated to play once more this yr, dealing a blow to Napoli’s hopes of retaining the Italian league title.

Napoli, who face Lecce on Tuesday, are prime on aim distinction however have the identical variety of factors as second-placed AS Roma.

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