Kevin De Bruyne's much-anticipated return to Manchester City was abruptly cut short after just 26 minutes due to a red card issued to Napoli's Giovanni Di Lorenzo. This forced coach Antonio Conte to make a tough decision, sacrificing De Bruyne to adjust the team's strategy after going down to 10 men. The situation is disappointing not only for De Bruyne, who was making his comeback at the Etihad Stadium, but also for fans eager to see him back in action after his departure at the end of last season.

Kevin De Bruyne's much-anticipated return to Manchester ended abruptly when he was substituted after just 26 minutes. Fans were eager to see how the star would perform against his former club, Manchester City, but his early exit raises concerns about his fitness and impact on Napoli's season. This moment not only highlights the pressure on De Bruyne but also the challenges athletes face when transitioning between top clubs.