Kevin de Bruyne: Belgium dealt huge injury blow as Napoli provide injury latest on star | OneFootball

Former Man City midfielder has had a superb start in Italy

Kevin de Bruyne’s worst fears have been confirmed as he was ruled out for what is likely to be months with a hamstring injury.

The Belgian was taken off after pulling up immediately after scoring in Napoli’s 3-1 win over Inter Milan in Serie A over the weekend.

The former Manchester City and Chelsea midfielder had converted a first-half penalty to put Antonio Conte’s side ahead at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, scoring his fourth goal in eight Serie A games.

Napoli have now confirmed that the 34-year-old will undergo a rehabilitation programme, which could see him sidelined until the new year.

"Kevin De Bruyne underwent instrumental tests at the Pineta Grande Hospital and that showed a high-grade lesion to the femoral bicep in his right thigh," Napoli’s statement read. "The player has already started the rehabilitation process."

The news will also come as a major blow to Belgium, who have some key World Cup qualifiers coming up in the November international break.

The Red Devils are currently top of Group J, with a game in hand on North Macedonia, who they lead by a point.

Wales are third, four points adrift of Belgium, and they also have played a game less than the North Macedonians.

Belgium play Kazakhstan and Liechtenstein in their remaining qualifiers next month.