Kevin De Bruyne’s Injury in Champions League Final Against Inter Milan at Istanbul

Istanbul –

Kevin De Bruyne seems not yet matched with Final Liga Champions. Again, De Bruyne had to finish the match faster due to injury.

De Bruyne appeared as a starter when City faced Inter Milan at Ataturk Stadium, Sunday (11/6/2023) in the morning WIB. De Bruyne as City’s assist machine with a total of six assists throughout the tournament is expected to inspire the team.

However, De Bruyne found it difficult to perform well from the early minutes due to being closely guarded by Inter’s midfielders. De Bruyne and Erling Haaland have received special attention from coach Simone Inzaghi.

The peak was in the 36th minute, De Bruyne sat on the field because he felt something was wrong with his body. As a result, his work in the final ended because he had to be replaced by Phil Foden.

What De Bruyne is experiencing is like repeating a dark story in the 2021 final against Chelsea. At that time, De Bruyne also could not complete the match due to a facial injury in the middle of the second half.

De Bruyne was also taken off and City could not catch up and eventually lost 0-1. The shadow of that defeat has reappeared in Istanbul, moreover this time De Bruyne did not play to his full potential.

However, Rodri emerged as a hero through his goal in the 68th minute which ensured City won the Big Ears for the first time. De Bruyne was relieved that he could finally win the Champions League.

Apparently De Bruyne has been having problems with his hamstring muscles for the past two months.

“I have been bothered by injuries for the past two months, but only a small tear. Today my hamstring is not strong anymore. I have given everything for the team and people at the club know that. I am proud of our achievements,” said Kevin De Bruyne Of Guardian.

“It’s a shame it didn’t go according to plan today, but we were able to win the Champions League in the end. So it’s not that bad.”

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