De Bruyne begins recovery in Belgium after hamstring surgery
Kevin De Bruyne has undergone successful surgery in Antwerp after suffering a serious hamstring injury, Napoli have confirmed.
The Belgian midfielder sustained the problem while scoring from the penalty spot, immediately clutching the back of his right thigh before being helped off the pitch. Subsequent scans revealed a high-grade lesion to the biceps femoris muscle, requiring surgical treatment.
“As planned, Kevin De Bruyne underwent surgery today in Antwerp following a high-grade injury to his right thigh biceps femoris muscle,” Napoli said in a statement.
“The operation was a complete success. De Bruyne will continue the first phase of his post-surgical rehabilitation in Belgium.”
Napoli did not specify how long the 34-year-old will be sidelined. De Bruyne has a history of hamstring issues and previously underwent surgery in 2023 during his time at Manchester City.
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