According to KEVIN DE BRUYNE, his most recent injury was a “big blow” to him “physically and mentally”.

After sustaining a hamstring injury against Burnley, the Manchester City star might be out for the remainder of the season.

De Bruyne, 32, had surgery after leaving the field with a limp in the Premier League opener at Turf Moor.

The midfielder from Belgium traveled by plane to Antwerp for the treatment and has since updated supporters.

De Bruyne uploaded two images of himself on crutches with bandages around his leg on Instagram.

The news following the Burnley game was a major blow to him both physically and mentally, he said.

“Now that the procedure is over, I’m prepared to let my body recover and return to work soon.

Thank you all for your help.

De Bruyne also had a lot of help from his fellow football greats.

a city coworker Erling Haaland left a blue heart in response to his message.

“Get well soon, Kevin,” Pablo Zabaleta, a former City star, commented.

Radja Nainggolan, a former teammate and international for Belgium, said: “Stay strong buddy.”

“We gonna miss your football,” stated Gerard Deulofeu.

JJ Watt, an NFL star and investor in Burnley, continued, “Get well soon Kev, wishing you a very speedy and successful recovery.”

Lucas Paqueta of West Ham had been mentioned as a potential replacement by Man City, although a transfer seems improbable.

City had made a £70 million offer, but the deal fell through for “confidential” factors.

The 25-year-old is allegedly the focus of an inquiry into alleged violations of football gambling laws, according to the Daily Mail, though specifics have not yet been r.e.v.e.a.l.e.d.