The Belgian midfielder had to come off early in the second half of the all-English showpiece after being impeded by Antonio Rudiger
Kevin De Bruyne has been diagnosed with a fractured nose and eye socket after being withdrawn early from Manchester City’s Champions League final defeat to Chelsea.
De Bruyne was body checked by Antonio Rudiger after attempting a give-and-go with Riyad Mahrez early in the second half, and eventually had to leave the pitch after being assessed by City’s medical staff.
The Belgian midfielder, who was left with a visibly swollen eye, couldn’t contain his emotions as he made his way down the tunnel, with Pep Guardiola’s men ultimately going on to lose 1-0 at Estadio Do Dragao in his absence.
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What’s been said?
De Bruyne has revealed the full extent of his injuries via social media, telling his followers on Twitter: “Hi guys just got back from the hospital. My diagnosis is Acute nose bone fracture and left orbital fracture.
“I feel okay now. Still disappointed about yesterday obviously but we will be back.”
More to follow.
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