Overview
- De Bruyne suffered a high-grade tear of the right biceps femoris while converting a penalty in Napoli’s 3-1 win over Inter Milan.
- Napoli said the operation in Antwerp was a complete success and confirmed the diagnosis of a severe hamstring injury.
- The club’s head of medical staff, Dr. Raffaele Canonico, assisted during the procedure.
- No official timeline was given for his return, though sports coordinator Gabriele Oriali has indicated an expectation of three to four months out.
- The 34-year-old summer signing has four goals for Napoli and a history of hamstring issues, including surgery in 2023, as league-leading Napoli prepare to host Como on Saturday.