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Napoli Confirm Lobotka Adductor Lesion as Reports Predict At Least a Month Out

Gilmour is expected to take over the regista duties for a squad already stretched by injuries.

Overview

  • Official tests identified a distractive lesion to Stanislav Lobotka’s right thigh adductor and a similar lesion to Matteo Politano’s right glute.
  • Napoli did not provide recovery timelines, but La Gazzetta dello Sport reports Lobotka’s absence is projected to last at least a month.
  • Based on those projections, Lobotka is set to miss Torino, PSV, Inter and Lecce, while Politano is estimated to be sidelined for about ten days.
  • Lobotka exited against Genoa around the 42nd minute after signaling for medical attention.
  • Conte is expected to deploy Gilmour in midfield, with Lobotka joining an injury list that includes Politano, Rrahmani and Buongiorno.