Il Corriere dello Sport christens Kevin De Bruyne: AbraKDB

The Corriere dello Sport has given the 35‑year‑old Kevin De Bruyne the new nickname “AbraKDB”, celebrating the spectacular authorial brace against Turkey in the Belgian Nations League of van Bommel, which saw the playmaker surpass the 201‑goal career mark and exceed 300 assists.

A total display of quality

A total display of quality, pressing and nine recovered balls confirmed the Belgian's golden moment, happy and sharp as hadn't been seen for a long time. Suspended against France, KDB is ready to return to the league, where Massimiliano Allegri awaits him with open arms for the clash against Frosinone.

At Napoli the Belgian is now an immovable cornerstone, the pivot around which the offensive maneuver rotates. “He will restart, at Napoli, from the Franchi test, 90’ on the field with some spark and the constant impression of being able to colour the match,” the Corriere dello Sport commented.

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Allegri, in the end, changed his mind and chose not to take him off, leaving Vergara ready to take his place. “From KDB one can always expect the decisive play, not necessarily a goal or an assist,” the newspaper added.

In the league he is fixed at 2‑0 against Marassi, with a goal and a hint for Vergara, but he plays a lot and well. The coach uses the Max formula, which includes De Bruyne and ten other players, to enhance the playmaker role.