Kevin De Bruyne's goal could prove costly for Napoli despite it setting the defending champions on the way to a 3-1 win over Inter Milan and back to the top of Serie A.

De Bruyne appeared to pull a muscle as he converted a first-half penalty, immediately clutching the back of his right thigh. The former Manchester City player looked distraught and had to be helped off the field by two medical staff.

Scott McTominay and Frank Anguissa also scored for Napoli after the break, either side of an Inter penalty converted by Hakan Çalhanoğlu.

Saturday's win lifted Napoli a point above second-placed AC Milan, who drew against Pisa on Friday.

Inter, who had been on a seven-match winning run, are fourth.

Napoli were already struggling with injuries and their problems got worse when De Bruyne was

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