De Bruyne suspended for final Nations League fixture as early Napoli return undecided
Kevin De Bruyne has been suspended for Belgium's final Nations League match after accumulating yellow cards. The Napoli midfielder, who joined the club in the summer, is currently with the Belgian national team for the November international window. It remains undecided whether he will cut his international duty short and return to Naples ahead of the club's upcoming fixtures, or remain with Belgium in a non-playing capacity. Napoli will be monitoring the situation closely as they look to manage their marquee summer signing through a busy schedule.
Read the full story at football-italia.netDe Bruyne's suspension is a minor setback for Belgium but the real question for Napoli fans is workload management. After a landmark summer move from Manchester City, the 34-year-old has been a central figure in Napoli's campaign. Whether he links up early with the club or stays with Belgium through the window, the priority for Napoli will be ensuring their key playmaker is fresh for the resumption of domestic action.
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