The Napoli midfielder is in the final stretch of his recovery from thigh surgery he underwent before Christmas.
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There is hope De Bruyne will make his playing return in less than a month.
As he rebuild his match fitness, Il Mattino says Azzurri management have circled March 15 and their clash with Lecce for the Manchester City legend's comeback.
De Bruyne has undergone a series of medical checks over the past week, with the reports now being assessed by Napoli's medical team as they put together a recovery programme for the player over the coming three-four weeks.