Kevin de Bruyne explained this Saturday that he still feels discomfort as a result of the double facial fracture suffered in the Champions League final lost with his Manchester City against Chelsea. The Belgian midfielder could not play in the first match of the Eurocup (the 'Red Devils' triumphed 3-0 against Russia and entered the second half of the second, against Denmark, although it was enough to transform the match and also score the winning goal (1-2).
De Bruyne is scheduled to start Monday against Finland. The City star was subjected to a minor intervention after suffering, as a result of the clash in the final against Antonio Rüdiger. a nose and orbital fracture.
“I still have very little feeling on the left side (of my face),” De Bruyne said Saturday. “I've gotten used to that in the last few weeks, but it's kind of annoying.” The outlet claimed that he has been “afraid of going into direct duels,” and that was noticeable in training on Saturday when he deliberately avoided heading the ball.
“We are just being careful. I just don't do that in training, “said De Bruyne. Wearing face masks off the pitch has become a way of life for players in a tournament that takes place during a pandemic, but De Bruyne is glad he doesn't have to do it during matches as well.
“I think it would bother me,” De Bruyne said of the option of wearing a protective mask on the face after fractures. And he has no hard feelings towards Rüdiger. “I have not been angry. It's something that happens, ”De Bruyne said. “I knew he wanted to block me, but I also know he didn't want to hurt me, so I have no problem with that. “There are moments in football that happen. Too bad for me, but I haven't had a moment of anger at Rudiger. He texted me after the game. I responded, and that has already happened. “