Kevin de Bruyne faces missing rest of the YEAR if he needs surgery on hamstring

Kevin De Bruyne may need surgery on his hamstring which could rule him out for the remainder of 2023, according to reports in Belgium.

De Bruyne pulled up in the first-half of Manchester City's Premier League season opener against Burnley last Friday.

He was forced off injured as he suffered a hamstring problem - the same injury during last season's Champions League final.

According to Nieuwsblad Sport, the star midfielder could face a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

They claim he may have to undergo surgery on the hamstring injury sustained at Turf Moor, ruling him out for the rest of the year and recovering by early 2024.

A final decision has not yet been made, but surgery is seen as the best solution.

Pep Guardiola provided a worrying update about De Bruyne following his side's 3-0 win over Burnley.

He confirmed the player sustained an injury in the 'same place and position as the Champions League final'.

Kevin De Bruyne leaves the pitch injured. Image: Getty

The Blues boss said: "We’ve lost him for a time. We have to reflect and talk to the doctors and physios about what happened. He has to be relaxed, recover and come back.

"He was feeling really good and playing really good. Unfortunately injured again."

The 32-year-old starred for Man City last season as he inspired his side to a famous treble, winning the Premier League, FA Cup and the Champions League.

He played 49 games in all competitions, but failed to see out the Istanbul showdown against Inter.