Kevin De Bruyne's Injury Strikes a Heavy Blow to Napoli and Belgium

Napoli's fears have been confirmed as star midfielder Kevin De Bruyne faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines following a severe thigh muscle lesion. The injury, incurred during the team's 3-1 victory over Inter Milan, leaves a gap in both Napoli and the Belgian national team's lineup.

De Bruyne's injury is a significant setback for Napoli, who are now joint leaders of Serie A. This follows his impressive performance, where he netted his fourth goal in eight matches. His absence is compounded by fellow midfielder Stanislav Lobotka's injury and Frank Anguissa's upcoming commitment to the Africa Cup of Nations.

Belgium also suffers from the blow as De Bruyne has been a prolific scorer in recent matches. The national team faces a challenging period, with critical World Cup qualifiers on the horizon. As De Bruyne begins rehabilitation, Napoli will closely monitor his recovery, hoping for a return sooner than expected.