Kevin De Bruyne Injury: Manchester City’s superstar Kevin de Bruyne has left his fans concerned following an injury picked up during the Champions League quarter-finals against Bayern Munich. De Bruyne had to hobble off the pitch after rolling his ankle. Follow UEFA Champions League Live Updates on InsideSport.IN.
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In the second half, the 31-year-old attempted to clear the ball with his right foot down the left flank, resulting in an injury to his foot. The playmaker fell to the ground and was attended to by the medical staff right away.
Kevin De Bruyne goes off with an injury for Man City 😬
How significant could that prove to be in their season?#UCL pic.twitter.com/fEFIOpG3qX
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) April 11, 2023
In the 68th minute, City’s manager Pep Guardiola had to substitute Kevin de Bruyne with Julian Alvarez. Fans expressed their concern for the Belgium international on social media, hoping that his substitution was just a precautionary measure.
Reactions to Kevin De Bruyne Injury
One supporter tweeted: “De Bruyne can’t get injured now….”
Another commented: “Don’t tell me De Bruyne is injured pls.”
A third posted: “De Bruyne did not have the best game today. But he is no doubt City’s best player. Hopefully its not an injury.”
This fan said: “If Kevin de Bruyne has a serious injury call the season off.”
And that one wrote: “Julian Alvarez coming in for De Bruyne. I just hope he is not injured.”
UEFA Champions League: Manchester City vs Bayern Munich
Despite Kevin de Bruyne’s injury, Manchester City managed to secure a significant 3-0 victory over Bayern in the first leg of the quarter-finals at the Etihad Stadium.
Rodri scored the opening goal in the 27th minute, and Bernardo Silva sealed the win with his goal in the 70th minute. The focus now turns to next week’s second leg at Allianz Arena.
Manchester City’s key forward, Erling Haaland, sealed the victory and secured his team’s prime position for the semi-finals with his goal in the 76th minute.
