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Belgium boosted by De Bruyne surgery decision after seeing Man City star suffer nose & eye fractures

Roberto Martinez has revealed that the midfielder will not require an operation on the injuries suffered during the Champions League final

Belgium have been boosted by the news that Kevin De Bruyne will not require surgery on the nose and eye socket fractures that he suffered during a Champions League outing for Manchester City.

The 29-year-old midfielder lasted an hour of a European showpiece before being forced from the field following a collision with Antonio Rudiger.

Fears were immediately raised regarding De Bruyne's involvement at this summer's European Championship, but Roberto Martinez claims no operation will be required and a talismanic presence will join his ranks "in the near future".