The Belgian could not finish the first half of the duel between Manchester City and Inter due to an apparent tear. In 2021, in the definition against Chelsea, he withdrew after being hit in the eye.
The Belgian midfielder Manchester City Kevin DeBruynevisibly injured in his right thigh, was forced to give up his place on the field during the first part of the final of the Champions League against him Inter from Milan, this Saturday in Istanbul.
The ‘Citizens’ player had requested medical attention for the first time, he was then able to resume the game but he was finally substituted in the 36th minute. He left the pitch with his head down and entered the match Phil Foden.
His accomplice in the attack Erling Haaland encouraged him as he left the field. De Bruyne then sat on the City bench, having been greeted by manager Josep Guardiola.
De Bruyne already had a similar episode in the first Champions League final played by City, in 2021 against Chelsea (City lost 1-0). He then was replaced at game time by the Brazilian Gabriel Jesús, after receiving a very strong impact on one eye.
Source: Ambito
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