However, everything was going well for Naples during the clash against Inter Milan last Saturday. A match of crucial importance for the title of Italian champion, between two teams tied on points on the sidelines of the meeting (15). Despite some scares at the start of the match, the Partenopei opened the scoring from the penalty spot through Kevin De Bruyne in the 33rd minute.
Problem, the player was injured… while executing the shot! A totally improbable injury for the Belgian who, unable to put his leg on the ground, was forced to give way to Mathias Olivera. Not enough to prevent his teammates from winning (3-1), but images that worry those in high places.
This Monday, the club communicated about the injury of its midfielder, arrived for free in the summer from Manchester City. And the news isn't exactly reassuring.
De Bruyne absent for several months
“Following his injury in the match against Inter, Kevin De Bruyne underwent examinations at the Pineta Grande Hospital, which revealed a significant tear in the biceps femoris of his right thigh. The Italian international has already started his rehabilitation »announces Napoli in a medical update published on its site. No length of absence has been communicated by the club. But according to the Italian press, and in particular the Corriere dello Sportthe Azzuri number eleven should be away from the field for three to four months.
Terrible news for the club, while a busy schedule awaits Antonio Conte's men. Both in the Champions League and in Serie A, where Naples will face Frankfurt, AS Roma, Juventus, AC Milan or even Inter Milan and Chelsea in the coming weeks during this probable period of unavailability. But also for the Belgian national team, which has not yet validated its ticket for the 2026 World Cup. Rudi Garcia will therefore have to do without “KDB” during the decisive meeting against Kazakhstan, which can formalize the qualification of the Belgians.
