De Bruyne delays his return to Napoli: 24 extra hours of rest

Yesterday afternoon, Kevin De Bruyne remained in the stands in Paris during the Belgian‑French UEFA Nations League match, while his club side, Napoli, awaits his return to Castel Volturno for preparation against Frosinone.

Reasons for the delay

De Bruyne was suspended in the last match against France and, despite having the option to advance his travel, chose not to, according to La Repubblica. The newspaper notes that the decision lies with the Belgian federation, but speculates that the captain did not push his own coaching staff for an early return.

Possible scenarios

The same source indicates that the player could arrive in Naples as early as today, or tomorrow, enjoying another 24 hours of rest. La Repubblica emphasizes that, after saying goodbye to the Azzurri on September 27, De Bruyne spent an evening as a fan in Paris without batting an eye.

In any case, the Neapolitan club will have to wait for the federation's official confirmation before including KDB in the preparation sessions for the upcoming Napoli‑Frosinone match.