"Kevin De Bruyne's Manchester City return was cut short on Thursday when the Napoli midfielder was substituted after only 26 minutes following a red card for teammate Giovanni Di Lorenzo. De Bruyne was sacrificed as coach Antonio Conte reorganized his team after going down to 10 men. The City great was making his return to the Etihad Stadium after leaving the club at the end of last season as a free agent."
"Di Lorenzo was sent off in the 21st minute following a VAR review for bringing down Erling Haaland just outside the box. De Bruyne's number was raised five minutes later to be replaced by Mathias Olivera. In a 10-year spell at City, De Bruyne helped the club win 16 major trophies including six Premier League titles and the Champions League. City said in May that it would erect a statue in his honor outside the stadium."
Kevin De Bruyne returned to the Etihad Stadium with Napoli and was substituted after 26 minutes when teammate Giovanni Di Lorenzo received a red card. Di Lorenzo was sent off in the 21st minute after a VAR review for bringing down Erling Haaland outside the box, prompting coach Antonio Conte to reorganize and substitute De Bruyne for Mathias Olivera. De Bruyne received a hero's welcome and an ovation as he left the field. He spent ten years at City, winning 16 major trophies including six Premier League titles and the Champions League. City announced plans to honor him with a statue, a mosaic at the academy and a named road.
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