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De Bruyne’s Belgium suspension could open an early Napoli return

Kevin De Bruyne is suspended for Belgium’s final Nations League game, but an early release for Napoli has not been confirmed.

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De Bruyne’s Belgium suspension could open an early Napoli return
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Kevin De Bruyne will miss Belgium’s final Nations League fixture against France after receiving a suspension, according to Football Italia. The report says his booking in the 3-0 win over Turkey on Friday was his second yellow of the campaign, which triggers a one-match ban in the competition.

The same report says an early return to Napoli is possible but not yet decided. Football Italia adds that the choice sits with Belgium head coach Mark van Bommel and the Belgian FA, with Napoli waiting to see whether De Bruyne can leave the international camp ahead of schedule before the Serie A trip to face Frosinone on October 10.

What remains unconfirmed

  • Whether Belgium will allow De Bruyne to return to Napoli before the France match is still unresolved.
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  1. Football ItaliaReporting outlet ·

    De Bruyne suspended for final Nations League fixture but early Napoli return depends on Belgium

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Football Italia reported the suspension from Belgium’s Nations League campaign and said the early-release question remains with Belgium head coach Mark van Bommel and the Belgian FA. The report is a single-publisher account, not an official announcement.

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Latest update: De Bruyne picked up a second booking in the Nations League and is unavailable for Belgium’s next match.

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