De Bruyne injury scare mars Napoli win over Bologna
NAPLES, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 13: Kevin De Bruyne of SSC Napoli battles for possession with Mikel Amondarain of Bologna FC during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Bologna FC at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on September 13, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)
Napoli’s win over Bologna was soured by a late injury concern involving Kevin De Bruyne, who asked to come off in the closing stages at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
According to Fantacalcio, the Belgian signalled to the bench almost immediately after a challenge shortly before the 90th minute, requesting the change himself rather than being withdrawn tactically. The speed of that request is what has caused concern, though the extent of the problem is not yet clear.
Allegri expected to provide De Bruyne update
Otherwise it was an encouraging afternoon for Massimiliano Allegri’s side against Domenico Tedesco’s Bologna. Stanislav Lobotka was the standout performer and got on the scoresheet, helped by a fine assist from Favasuli, who continues to make a case for a defined role in this Napoli team.
The next few hours will be telling, with Allegri likely to be pressed on De Bruyne’s condition in his post-match media duties.
Any absence would be a significant blow: the 35-year-old has been central to Allegri’s plans since the coach replaced Antonio Conte in the summer, and Napoli’s early-season momentum has been built around his creativity in the final third.
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