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De Bruyne hints at dissatisfaction with Napoli after Belgium brace

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 1:10 PM

Last updated Oct 5, 2026

De Bruyne hints at dissatisfaction with Napoli after Belgium brace

Summary

Kevin De Bruyne weighed in on his playing experience with Napoli, suggesting he feels more suited to the style employed by Belgium's head coach Mark van Bommel. After scoring twice in a 3-0 Nations League victory against Turkey, De Bruyne remarked on feeling physically better with the national team. Reports state that De Bruyne has not been fully satisfied under Napoli head coach Massimiliano Allegri, indicating a potential disconnect in playing style that could affect team dynamics moving forward.

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Key Details

•De Bruyne scored two goals for Belgium against Turkey on October 5.
•He expressed a preference for Van Bommel's system over Allegri's at Napoli.
•De Bruyne has scored one goal and provided an assist in Serie A this season.
•Allegri's tactics may limit De Bruyne's attacking contributions.
•There are reports of dissatisfaction with Allegri's management style among key players.

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1:10 PMYahoo Sports — De Bruyne sends indirect message to Allegri after Belgium brace

What they're saying

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Kevin De Bruyne has sent a hint to his Napoli head coach Massimiliano Allegri, claiming that the football he plays under Mark van Bommel with the Belgium national team ‘suits’ him, and that he fee...
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