Overview
- He has not played since being substituted in the first half of Napoli’s 0-0 draw with Como in early November.
- Sky Sport Italia reports he consulted a specialist in London and is considering surgery for a pubalgia issue.
- An operation would mean roughly six more weeks out, with multiple outlets indicating he is unlikely to return before January.
- Antonio Conte says the problem is not muscular, gives no recovery timetable, and has voiced frustration over limited medical detail.
- Football Italia reports he could miss at least 15 matches, with De Bruyne and Anguissa also sidelined and only McTominay, Lobotka and Elmas currently available; Gazzetta adds that recruitment next month is likely, with Kobbie Mainoo cited as a target.