Kevin De Bruyne Admits He Played Italy With Torn Ligament — ‘It Was A Miracle That I Played’
MUNICH, Germany — Belgium midfielder Kevin De Bruyne said he had played in Friday's Euro 2020 quarterfinal defeat to Italy with a tear in his ankle ligaments.
Manchester City's De Bruyne was a doubt for the game after picking up the injury in the last-16 win over Portugal but said he had been determined to play.
"For me personally it has been four or five weird weeks. But I especially want to thank the medical staff," he said.