Napoli midfielder Kevin De Bruyne underwent successful surgery on a hamstring injury he suffered during their 3-1 win over Inter Milan, the Serie A club said on Wednesday.

De Bruyne suffered the injury when scoring the opening goal from the penalty spot, with the Belgium international immediately clutching the back of his right thigh before he was helped off the pitch.

Scans later revealed a "high-grade lesion to the biceps femoris muscle", prompting the need for surgical intervention.

"As planned, Kevin De Bruyne underwent surgery today in Antwerp following a high-grade injury to his right thigh biceps femoris muscle," Napoli said in a statement.

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