Napoli defeated Bologna, but the victory was overshadowed by a late injury to Kevin De Bruyne. The Belgian midfielder signaled to the bench requesting a substitution shortly before the 90th minute, raising concerns about the severity of the injury.
According to Fantacalcio, De Bruyne made the request himself, rather than being substituted for tactical reasons. The speed with which he asked to be replaced has caused worry, though the extent of the problem remains unknown. Napoli coach Massimiliano Allegri is expected to provide an update on De Bruyne’s condition during his post-match media duties.
Stanislav Lobotka scored for Napoli, assisted by Favasuli, in an otherwise encouraging performance for Allegri’s side. De Bruyne has been central to Allegri’s plans since replacing Antonio Conte as coach this summer, and Napoli’s early-season momentum has been built around his creativity in the final third. Any absence would be a significant blow to the team.
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