The hamstring just snapped – Kevin De Bruyne reveals long-running injury battle

De Bruyne was not on the field as City capped a stunning season by winning the Champions League on Saturday, having finally succumbed to a long-standing hamstring problem.
Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne lifts the Champions League trophy (Martin Rickett/PA).
Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne lifts the Champions League trophy (Martin Rickett/PA).

Kevin De Bruyne revealed he was carrying an injury throughout the closing stages of Manchester City’s glorious treble triumph.

De Bruyne was not on the field as City capped a stunning season by winning the Champions League on Saturday, having finally succumbed to a long-standing hamstring problem.

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