Kevin De Bruyne heartbreak as Man City star forced off in Champions League final AGAIN after he had to come off in 2021
KEVIN DE BRUYNE has been forced off in a Champions League final AGAIN after a muscle injury against Inter Milan.
The Belgian star suffered a leg issue and was replaced by Phil Foden in the 36th minute.
ReutersKevin De Bruyne was forced off in the 36th minute[/caption]
ReutersThe Belgian was consoled by Erling Haaland[/caption]
De Bruyne’s heartache comes two years after he suffered a horrifying facial injury following a thunderous challenge by ex-Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger.
He was forced off on the hour mark in 2021, replacd by Gabriel Jesus.
City went on to lose 1-0 to the Blues in Porto, courtesy of Kai Havertz’s strike.
De Bruyne appeared to be hampered by a hamstring injury this year.
On this occasion the 31-year-old attempted to hobble on for a few minutes.
But after trying to put a cross in, De Bruyne motioned for boss Pep Guardiola to take him off.
He was then promptly removed, with England ace Foden given a chance to shine.
City fans on social media were left devastated by their star man’s injury.
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AFPDe Bruyne suffered a horrifying facial injury during the 2021 final[/caption]
One wrote: “I feel so sad.”
While a second tweeted: “So unfortunate for KDB. He’s had a class season.”
A third cried: “Oh God not again.”
And another added: “Nah it can’t happen again come on.”
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ReutersDe Bruyne was replaced by Phil Foden[/caption]
GettyPep Guardiola comforts De Bruyne as he goes off[/caption]
