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'There are not a lot of memories': Kevin de Bruyne admits he cannot remember most of Manchester City's Champions League final defeat against Chelsea after a clash with Antonio Rudiger fractured his nose and eye socket

Kevin De Bruyne revealed he has no memory of Manchester City’s Champions League final defeat after Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger fractured his nose and eye socket.

De Bruyne left the pitch in tears following the collision and was rushed straight to hospital, still in his strip when waking up the next morning.

That night kicked off a frustrating summer of injuries for the 30-year-old, who returned from the European Championship with damaged ankle ligaments and is only now rediscovering full fitness.

Kevin de Bruyne admits his facial injury means he does not remember Manchester City's Champions League final defeat to Chelsea
De Bruyne (right) fractured his nose and eye socket in a clash with Chelsea's Antonio Rudiger

‘I don't remember a lot, I don't remember how I got into the hospital on the night itself,’ De Bruyne said.