"Heartbreak for Kevin De Bruyne: Carried Off the Field After Hamstring Injury While Scoring a Penalty"

KEVIN DE BRUYNE appeared heartbroken as he was carried off the pitch due to an injury sustained after SCORING.

The former star converted a first-half penalty to give his team the lead at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.

Kevin De Bruyne scored from the penalty spot against Inter MilanCredit: Reuters However, he injured his hamstring in the processCredit: AFP

The penalty was awarded after the referee deemed that a former player had fouled Giovanni Di Lorenzo.

Although it was suggested that Maurizio Mariani review the incident, he chose to uphold his original decision and awarded the penalty.

At 34, De Bruyne stepped up to take the penalty and successfully converted the opportunity from 12 yards.

This marked the 15th time in his career that he scored from the penalty spot, with his last miss occurring in 2020.

However, his celebrations were abruptly halted as he seemed to pull his hamstring while taking the penalty.

As he attempted to run away from the spot, he suddenly stopped and clutched the back of his right thigh.

Concerned teammates quickly gathered around him to check on his condition.

The manager was seen on the sidelines, anxiously observing whether his key player could continue.

Unfortunately, De Bruyne was assessed by the medical staff.

They assisted him off the pitch, and he was ultimately taken away in a buggy.

The Belgian midfielder appeared devastated by the setback, which could potentially sideline him for a significant duration.

He was seen covering his face with his shirt while sitting in the back of the buggy.

He received an outpouring of support from fans on social media wishing him a swift recovery.

One fan commented: “Hopefully he is not out for too long.”

He immediately felt the back of his legCredit: EPA He looked distraught as he was taken awayCredit: AP

Another fan wrote: “Wishing Kevin De Bruyne a speedy recovery!”

A third fan commented: “Hoping it is not as bad as it looks.”

A fourth added: “Such a shame for De Bruyne.”

Another expressed: “Really hope it does not ruin his season.”

Conte was compelled to make a substitution, bringing Mathías Olivera in for De Bruyne.

De Bruyne demonstrated his class by rejoining the sidelines before the match concluded, continuing to support his teammates against Inter.

He must have felt relieved at the final whistle, as his team managed to secure a 3-1 victory.

One player doubled the lead before Hakan Calhanoglu pulled one back for Inter.

Former player Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa sealed the win for the hosts with a third goal.