Overview
- Banda went down near the sideline in the 87th minute as Lecce prepared a free kick at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
- Medical staff and players rushed to treat him on the pitch before he was taken by cart and transferred to Cardarelli Hospital in Naples.
- DAZN Italia reported he had taken a blow to the chest moments earlier and experienced breathing difficulty, a detail not confirmed by hospital findings.
- Reports from the scene indicated he remained conscious, opened his eyes, and was able to communicate before leaving the field.
- Napoli completed a 2–1 win over Lecce, as the incident halted play briefly but the match finished without further issue.