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

The former Manchester City midfielder was damage whereas scoring a penalty in his group’s 3-1 residence 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 sphere with the assistance of the membership’s medical workers.

It was De Bruyne’s fourth league purpose 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 a press release.

“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 shouldn’t be 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 high on purpose distinction however have the identical variety of factors as second-placed AS Roma.

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