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Napoli have received a major boost for the rest of the Serie A season as Kevin De Bruyne nears a return from injury.<\/strong><\/p>\n Antonio Conte has been bombarded with injuries during the 2025\/26 campaign, but the Napoli boss has finally received some positive news over some returns.<\/p>\n The most notable piece of news comes through Kevin De Bruyne, as the Belgian is set to make a return to isolated training in the week commencing February 23rd.<\/p>\n Napoli have been unable to call upon De Bruyne since October 25th, as the Belgium international sustained a high-grade muscular tear in his right thigh while scoring against Inter Milan.<\/p>\n The former Manchester City star has missed 23 matches after his surgery on October 29th and Napoli have failed to meet expectations during the Belgian\u2019s absence.<\/p>\n Antonio Conte\u2019s side suffered a shocking exit from the Champions League group stage and are nine-points behind Serie A leaders Inter Milan.<\/p>\n Although De Bruyne will return to training before the end of February, the 34-year-old is not expected to feature in a matchday squad until the end of the season.<\/p>\n Napoli suffered another blow in the final week of January as Giovanni Di Lorenzo required foot surgery after picking up an injury against Fiorentina on January 31st.<\/p>\n The Italian is expected to be out for over a month, but the Partenopei will see Amir Rrahmani and Vanja Milinkovic-Savic make a full return to the side before March.<\/p>\n Frank Anguissa and Billy Gilmour are still dealing with long-term injuries, making De Bruyne\u2019s return to the midfield highly-anticipated.<\/p>\n Antonio Conte will be eager to put De Bruyne back in the starting eleven, but Napoli\u2019s board are concerned over the Belgian\u2019s fitness going into the 2026\/27 season.<\/p>\n De Bruyne joined Napoli as a free agent in the 2025 summer transfer window, ending a 10-year spell with Manchester City and the Belgian midfield made a strong start to his Serie A career.<\/p>\n The 34-year-old scored four goals in his eight league appearances before injury and the six-time Premier League winner was on course to set record numbers in Italy.<\/p>\n Napoli are considering a move for another former Manchester City star that\u2019s available as a free agent, as Raheem Sterling considers a Serie A Move.<\/p>\n De Bruyne could play a big part in Sterling\u2019s future due to their relationship, but Napoli are reportedly questioning the Belgian\u2019s future in Italy.<\/p>\n Aurelio De Laurentiis has concerns over De Bruyne\u2019s recent issues with injury, alongside the fact the Belgian will be 35-years-old going into the 2026\/27 season.<\/p>\n His current deal does not expire until June 2027 and includes an option for a further year, but Napoli are unlikely to trigger this extension if De Bruyne faces another spell on the sidelines.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nKevin De Bruyne Return Date Confirmed<\/h2>\n
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