Even if Kevin De Bruyne's goal sent the reigning champions on their way to a 3-1 victory against Inter Milan and back to the top of Serie A on Saturday, it might be expensive for Napoli.
De Bruyne clutched the back of his right leg as soon as he converted a penalty in the first half, perhaps pulling a muscle. Two medical personnel had to assist the former Manchester City player off the pitch because he appeared upset. After the interval, Hakan Çalhanoğlu's penalty kick for Inter was followed by goals from Scott McTominay and Frank Anguissa for Napoli. After losing to Torino last weekend and losing to PSV Eindhoven 6-2 on Tuesday in the Champions League, the outcome put Napoli back on track and gave them a point above AC Milan, who drew with Pisa on Friday to take second position. Inter, who had won seven straight games, dropped to fourth place.