De Bruyne’s Injury Clouds Napoli’s Victory Over Inter
Kevin De Bruyne’s injury could overshadow Napoli’s decisive victory over Inter Milan. This match took place on Saturday, marking a significant moment for Napoli as they claimed a 3-1 win to regain the top position in Serie A.
Injury Details
De Bruyne, who was vital for Napoli, suffered a muscle strain while converting a first-half penalty. After scoring, he grimaced in pain, clutching his right thigh, and required assistance to leave the pitch. His condition raises concerns for the team, already struggling with injuries.
Match Summary
Alongside De Bruyne’s penalty, Napoli saw goals from Scott McTominay and Frank Anguissa after halftime. Inter Milan’s only response came from a penalty by Hakan Çalhanoğlu. This victory marked a crucial bounce-back for Napoli after recent disappointing results, including a loss to Torino and a heavy defeat against PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League.
Series of Events
- First Half: De Bruyne opens the scoring with a penalty after a foul by Inter’s Henrikh Mkhitaryan.
- Second Half: McTominay scores in the 54th minute, followed by Çalhanoğlu’s penalty for Inter.
- Final Goal: Anguissa secures the win with a goal in the 67th minute.
Team Standings
This win pushed Napoli to the top of the Serie A standings, just one point ahead of second-placed AC Milan, who played to a draw against Pisa. Inter Milan, previously on a seven-match winning streak, was left in fourth place.
Additional Matches
In other Serie A action, Udinese defeated Lecce 3-2, marking their first home win since March 1. This victory allowed Udinese to climb to eighth place, remaining three points away from the top four. Otherwise, Como drew 0-0 with Parma and Atalanta faced Cremonese later in the day.
De Bruyne’s injury adds to Napoli’s existing challenges, but their performance against Inter illustrates their resilience and fighting spirit in the Serie A competition.
