De Bruyne discusses Italian football style ahead of match against Egypt
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Kevin De Bruyne, preparing for Belgium's World Cup match against Egypt on Monday, highlighted the contrasting styles of football he experienced in Italy and England. After joining Napoli for the 2025-26 season from Manchester City, De Bruyne noted that he learned different tactics while adapting to Serie A. Despite an injury that limited his appearances, he expressed excitement about facing Mohamed Salah again, having played alongside him in the Premier League for a decade. The upcoming fixture signifies a reunion of two high-profile Premier League talents.
- •De Bruyne joined Napoli after a successful decade in the Premier League.
- •He suffered a hamstring injury that sidelined him for over four months.
- •Belgium plays Egypt in the World Cup on Monday evening.
- •De Bruyne looks forward to competing against Salah again.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — De Bruyne: ‘I faced a very different style of playing in Italy compared to England’
"Kevin De Bruyne has spoken about the differences in style of football in Italy compared to the Premier League and says that he is excited to be taking on Mohamed Salah when Belgium face Egypt at the 2...
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