Overview

• Club tests identified a stress to the anterior talofibular ligament with no fractures or lesions.
• Gudmundsson has started a therapeutic-rehabilitative program at Viola Park and will be reassessed in the coming days for Saturday’s match against Napoli.
• The ankle problem occurred in Iceland’s qualifier against Azerbaijan after he scored, leading to his substitution.
• Local reporting indicates any involvement against Napoli would likely be limited to a spot on the bench to avoid risks.
• The Iceland federation agreed to his return for treatment, and Stefano Pioli is weighing alternatives such as Piccoli, Dzeko and the surprise option Fazzini.