Seria A giant Napoli has suggested that Kevin De Bruyne faces an extended period on the sidelines through injury.
De Bruyne clutched his right thigh after opening the scoring in the 33rd minute on Saturday and was substituted a few minutes later.
The Belgium playmaker was taken to hospital and scans confirmed a high-grade tear.
Reigning champions Napoli, who beat Inter Milan 3-1 to return to the top of Serie A, have not put a timeline on his return to action.
Kevin De Bruyne injured during the Serie A match between Napoli and FC Internazionale at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on October 25, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)
A statement read: “After sustaining an injury in the match against Inter on Saturday, Kevin De Bruyne underwent diagnostic tests at Pineta Grande Hospital, which revealed a high-grade lesion to the biceps femoris muscle in his right thigh.
“The Napoli player has already begun the rehabilitation process.”
Despite a well-documented issue with head coach Antonio Conte earlier in the campaign, De Bruyne can be pleased with his game time since joining from Manchester City.
A total of four goals and two assists have come from 10 starts and one substitute outing in Serie A and Champions League, his most recent strike coming against Inter Milan on Saturday.
