KEVIN DE BRUYNE was 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.
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.
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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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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.”
De Bruyne was, at least, given something to smile about this time as Rodri’s rocket earned City a 1-0 win to secure their place in history as Treble winners.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
