Kevin De Bruyne Could Reportedly Miss Start of Next Season After Injury

• Kevin De Bruyne only lasted 30 minutes of Manchester City's Champions League final against Inter Milan
• The Belgian star is understood to have torn his hamstring, leaving the pitch in tears after just 30 minutes
• There are fears he could be sidelined for up to three months and could miss City's pre-season campaign

Manchester City playmaker, Kevin De Bruyne could reportedly miss the start of next season following his injury during the UEFA Champions League final.

The Belgian was part of the Citizens' starting XI during the final of the European tournament against Inter Milan, which was staged in Istanbul on June 10.

However, De Bruyne was unable to see out the match and had to be withdrawn after just 30 minutes of action.

According to Metro UK, the Belgian tore his hamstring after reportedly carrying an injury for weeks now.

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It is understood De Bruyne had suffered several smaller strains to his muscle before unfortunately suffering a tear against Inter Milan.

When will De Bruyne return?

There are now fears the Manchester City superstar is set for a long layoff that could see him miss the start of next season. The 31-year-old was pivotal in City's historic treble-winning season.

The Telegraph reports that the severity of De Bruyne’s hamstring tear could have him out for three months.

Going by the timelines, the Belgian will undoubtedly miss City's pre-season campaign, as well as a few weeks heading into the start of next season.

Pep Guardiola's charges initially beat Arsenal to the Premier League crown before stunning rivals, Man United in the FA Cup final and winning the Champions League final.

De Bruyne, Pep Guardiola clash

Earlier, Sports Brief reported on De Bruyne and Pep Guardiola clashing midway through the second half of Man City's clash against Real Madrid.

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The incident happened after the Belgian playmaker lost possession to Los Blancos' Eder Millitao before turning to his manager, shouting in anger.

While it remains unclear what sparked the spat, it is believed that De Bruyne was dissatisfied with the instructions shouted at him by the Spaniard.