Napoli’s star midfielder Kevin De Bruyne is facing a lengthy absence after suffering a high-grade lesion to the biceps femoris muscle in his right thigh during Saturday’s 3-1 win over Inter Milan. The 34-year-old Belgian international was hurt while scoring a penalty and was seen clutching his right thigh before limping off the field with the help of the club’s medical staff. Napoli has confirmed that De Bruyne has already begun the rehabilitation process, but he is unlikely to play again this year.
This is a significant blow to Napoli’s hopes of retaining the Serie A title, as De Bruyne has been in excellent form this season, scoring four goals in eight league appearances. His absence will be deeply felt by the team, who currently sit top of the Serie A table, albeit level on points with second-placed Roma. De Bruyne’s injury is also a concern for the Belgium national team, as he is a key player for his country.
