Kevin De Bruyne is struggling with a nasty hamstring injury and the midfielder is working hard on his rehabilitation. In recent seasons, the 34-year-old Red Devil has suffered from ailments more often. Ominous news is blowing in from Italy.
De Bruyne was brought in by Napoli with much fanfare and he immediately made a big impression in Serie A. However, an injury threw a spanner in the works. National coach Rudi Garcia is also worried, and his fears seem to be more than justified.
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Crossing the World Cup?
Ex-Napoli staffer Tiberio Ancora spoke with La Gazetta dello Sport and looked bleak for De Bruyne. “I know Kevin and, to be honest, I am not optimistic about it. I doubt that we will see him in competition again. Last summer he arrived in Naples in quite a bad condition, but he put it right like a true champion.”
According to the renowned physiotherapist, it is not easy to regain match rhythm in time at his age. That means bad news for the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada. “But at the age of 34 it is not easy to find the rhythm again when the other players run twice as fast.”
What about Lukaku?
Ancora also spoke about Lukaku, who also suffered injuries in Naples. “Just a few days after my departure from Napoli, Lukaku, a physically enormous player weighing 110 kilograms who was not yet in top form, was injured. However, I had advised to bring him in carefully, only when he was ready.”
According to Ancora, Napoli must also be careful with Big Rom or things will go wrong again. “Romelu is also already 32. With such a build, he cannot afford unplanned efforts. Now really give him a few weeks to get back into shape. Especially after such a long injury period,” he quoted The Latest News.
