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Kevin De Bruyne Injury Update: Napoli Star Gets Injured Taking Penalty, What Happened

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Napoli’s night of celebrations after an emphatic win against Inter Milan in Serie A turned bittersweet when Kevin De Bruyne suffered a worrying injury. The injury occurred moments after he scored from the penalty spot. The Belgian midfielder only recently began to find form under Antonio Conte.

How Did Kevin De Bruyne Get Injured?

De Bruyne was seen leaving the pitch in tears. It has left fans and teammates deeply concerned. The Stadio Diego Armando Maradona erupted in the 33rd minute when De Bruyne coolly converted a penalty following Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s foul on Giovanni Di Lorenzo.

A strange few seconds for Kevin De Bruyne who scored a penalty to put Napoli 1-0 up against Inter Milan, but immediately pulled up clutching his hamstring 😬

The Belgian midfielder was crying as he left the pitch, indicating it may be a serious injury 😢

Wishing him a speedy… pic.twitter.com/zZYoWJJnnD
— OneFootball (@OneFootball) October 25, 2025

However, celebrations turned to anxiety seconds later as the 33-year-old clutched the back of his right thigh and grimaced in pain. Unable to continue, he was consoled by teammates before he limped off the pitch with visible discomfort. The sight of De Bruyne departing on crutches was worrying for everyone.

He has already endured a difficult start to his Italian adventure due to muscle issues. Now this latest setback could prove costly. Reports suggest that it may be another hamstring problem. It’s an injury that has repeatedly plagued the Belgian throughout his career. Medical scans are expected soon to determine the full extent of the damage.

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Napoli’s Growing Injury Crisis

Antonio Conte’s men went on to seal a convincing 3-1 win thanks to second-half goals from Scott McTominay and Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa. However, the post-match mood was subdued. Conte admitted the team’s injury situation was becoming increasingly frustrating.

Following the win, the coach said, “Perhaps someone has cursed us, but we keep going anyway.” He lamented the mounting list of absentees, which already includes Rasmus Hojlund, Stanislav Lobotka, and Alex Meret. De Bruyne’s early exit comes at a crucial time.

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Napoli have hit their stride domestically, climbing to the top of Serie A. His creativity and vision have been instrumental to Conte’s new-look system. Now any prolonged absence could disrupt their momentum. The coach will hope for positive news from upcoming medical tests.

However, there is an unmistakable air of worry around Naples. For now, it was supposed to be a night of celebration highlighted by an important win and a decisive performance. Yet, it has instead been overshadowed by concern for their midfield talisman. If it causes prolonged absence, it might prove to be another major test of Napoli’s title credentials.

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Football writer at The Playoffs. I’ve been obsessed with the beautiful game since I was a kid.. Eventually, I realized I could combine my passion for writing with my love for football, and I’ve never looked back. My favorite part of the job is everything—when you’re doing what you love, even a late-night deadline feels like extra time in a thrilling cup final. Lastly, Lionel Messi is the GOAT.