Headline: Kevin De Bruyne’s Frustration Escalates Tensions at Napoli Following Heavy Champions League Loss
Serie A side Napoli suffered a significant 4-1 defeat to Porto in the Champions League yesterday, dropping them to 27th in the standings. The match ignited tensions, particularly involving midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, who expressed dissatisfaction with both the result and his teammates’ performance.
Corriere dello Sport reports that De Bruyne had a heated exchange with Lorenzo Lucca during the game. After a misplayed pass, Lucca gestured in frustration, prompting De Bruyne to respond aggressively with a dismissive “f*** off” and questioned, “Why are you speaking?”
Advertisement
The issues did not stop there. According to Radio Marte, as reported by AreaNapoli, De Bruyne also had disputes with teammates Amir Rrahmani and Matteo Politano. Following the match, Politano appeared to mock De Bruyne during a post-game interview, suggesting that non-Italian players should also voice their concerns about the recent poor performances.
Situation was already heated
This incident marks another chapter in De Bruyne’s tumultuous relationship with Napoli. Previously, during a match against Villarreal, he ignored directives from coach Max Allegri, a situation that gained significant media attention. This pattern of dissent indicates that recent tensions within the squad may not be isolated occurrences.
