Napoli Confirms High-Grade Right Biceps Femoris Tear for Kevin De Bruyne

Overview

• De Bruyne felt his right thigh after converting a penalty against Inter and was substituted shortly afterward.
• Napoli issued an official medical bulletin and said the midfielder has begun rehabilitation.
• The statement described a high-grade tear of the right biceps femoris in his right thigh.
• Napoli beat Inter 3–1 to move top of Serie A on 18 points, level with Roma on points but ahead on goal difference.
• Next up is a trip to Lecce on Tuesday, Oct. 28, as Napoli adjust without a player who has four goals and two assists in 11 appearances this season.