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De Bruyne to miss Belgium's Euro opener against Russia

July 6, 2018 Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne celebrates scoring their second goal REUTERS

Kevin de Bruyne will miss Belgium's first European Championship match against Russia on Saturday, the Belgian team confirmed on Friday.

De Bruyne fractured his eye socket and nose in the Champions League final and had minor surgery last week, only joining up with his Belgian team mates on Monday. Midfielder Axel Witsel is also recovering from an Achilles tendon injury.

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