Belgium, De Bruyne and Nations League
Soccer-De Bruyne misses out for Belgium as he requests rest
BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Injured captain Kevin De Bruyne will miss Belgium’s Nations League matches against Italy and France this month and has also asked for more time off from the national team, coach Domenico Tedesco said on Friday as he announced his squad.
De Bruyne Out Of Belgium Nations League Squad
Belgium coach Domenico Tedesco named his squad on Friday that will take on Italy and France in the Nations League, with Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne missing out through injury.
Belgium without Lukaku and De Bruyne for Nations League matches against France and Italy
Belgium coach Domenico Tedesco called up four new players Friday to take on Italy and France in upcoming Nations League matches while leaving out of his squad stalwarts Romelu Lukaku and Kevin De Bruyne.
Man City's De Bruyne asks to miss Belgium matches
Belgium captain Kevin de Bruyne has asked for time off from the national team as the Manchester City playmaker looks to manage his playing time. The 33-year-old has missed City's past four fixtures after sustaining a thigh injury in September's 0-0 draw against Inter Milan in the Champions League.
Man City vs Fulham: De Bruyne has not told me he has retired from Belgium – Guardiola
Kevin De Bruyne's request to miss Belgium matches does not mean he has retired from international football, Man City boss Pep Guardiola says.
Kevin De Bruyne To Miss Belgium's Nations League Fixtures As He Seeks Time Off To Recover
Belgium, hoping to secure a spot in the Nations League final, will also be without Romelu Lukaku. The Napoli striker, who missed last month's matches while finalising his transfer from Chelsea, has not been recalled despite scoring twice in Serie A since his return to action.
Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne To Skip UEFA Nations League Fixtures To Manage Workload
De Bruyne played both of Belgium's games in the September international break, as they beat Israel 3-1 before losing 2-0 to France in Lyon
Man City ace De Bruyne "has asked to skip" Belgium camp
Belgium captain Kevin de Bruyne has opted out of their upcoming games against Italy and France as he nurses a thigh problem that has kept him out of action.
Kevin De Bruyne Out Of Belgium Nations League Squad
Belgium coach Domenico Tedesco named his squad on Friday that will take on Italy and France in the Nations League, with Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne missing out through injury.
Belgium manager reveals Kevin De Bruyne asked to skip upcoming international camp amid fitness concern
Belgium manager Domenico Tedesco has revealed Kevin De Bruyne has already asked to skip November’s international camp as the midfielder continues to monitor his fitness levels. In the midst of a marathon season for Manchester City - which could run for up to 48 weeks - De Bruyne has sat out the last four games with a knock,
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Kevin De Bruyne steps back from Belgium duties to focus on recovery
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