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Kevin De Bruyne declares readiness for World Cup after injury recovery

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 1:20 PM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Kevin De Bruyne declares readiness for World Cup after injury recovery

Summary

Napoli midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, sidelined for nearly five months due to injury, expressed his readiness for the World Cup. He underwent rehabilitation in Belgium, stating it was the best choice, and he feels confident about regaining his form after missing 30 games this season. De Bruyne scored five goals and provided four assists in 21 appearances across all competitions before his injury. He shared that he has fully trusted his rehabilitation team and is now looking forward to competing with the Belgium squad, coached by Rudi Garcia, in the upcoming tournament.

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•De Bruyne missed 30 games due to a hamstring injury.
•He completed rehabilitation in Belgium, ensuring no relapses.
•He scored five goals and assisted four in the current season.
•Belgium is set to compete in the World Cup starting soon.
•De Bruyne is optimistic about regaining form quickly.

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1:20 PMYahoo Sports — De Bruyne: ‘Hard to explain’ Napoli injury but I’m ‘ready’ for the World Cup

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Napoli midfielder Kevin De Bruyne admits his injury earlier in the season was “a pity,” but says completing his rehabilitation in Belgium was the ‘best choice’ as he now feels ‘ready’ for ...
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