Kevin De Bruyne Suffers Injury During Napoli Win Over Inter
Sports Updated: 27 October 2025 15:44 EAT
De Bruyne limps off after a penalty against inter Milan
Napoli midfielder Kevin De Bruyne sustained a suspected hamstring injury during his side’s 3–1 victory over Inter Milan on Saturday night. The Belgian star appeared to pull a muscle moments after scoring from the penalty spot in the first half, forcing him to limp off the pitch for medical attention.
Match footage showed De Bruyne clutching his right thigh immediately after converting the penalty, before signaling to the bench that he could not continue. He was substituted shortly afterward, with Napoli medical staff assisting him off the field as fans and teammates looked on in concern.
Early reports from Italian outlets described the injury as “serious,” suggesting he could face an extended spell on the sidelines. However, Napoli have not yet released an official statement confirming the extent of the damage or the expected recovery timeline.
Head coach Antonio Conte expressed his worry after the match, saying De Bruyne’s injury was a major setback for the team. The Belgian international has been instrumental in Napoli’s strong start to the season, providing key assists and goals in Serie A and European competitions.
De Bruyne is scheduled to undergo medical tests in the coming days to determine the full nature of the injury. His absence, if prolonged, would deal a major blow to Napoli’s midfield options as the club prepares for a packed fixture list in both domestic and continental competitions.
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