Napoli are left to sweat over the condition of their midfield lynchpin Stanislav Lobotka who may have suffered an injury during Slovakia’s last outing in the UEFA Nations League.
Francesco Calzona’s men beat Azerbaijan by three goals to one away from home in the tournament’s third division as they remain on par with group leaders Sweden with 11 points from four fixtures.
However, Lobotka had to leave the pitch in the 83rd minute, leaving his place for Patrik Hrosovsky. And according to STVR via CalcioNapoli24, the player may have picked up a knock.
The source reveals the 29-year-old asked to be substituted after complaining about some discomfort in the thigh flexor. Therefore, the report believes the midfielder may have suffered a muscle injury.
Lobotka will now return to Naples after the end of the international break to undergo the necessary tests, while Antonio Conte and his staff will be hoping that the results rule out a stop.
The Slovakian remains an instrumental player for the Partenopei who could well struggle to replace him in the deep-lying playmaker role.
The league leaders travel to Tuscany next to take on Empoli who have been enjoying a solid start to the season.
Our Take on Possible Lobotka Injury
Since Fabian Ruiz’s departure to Paris Saint-Germain in 2022, Lobotka has been irreplaceable in the Regista role. But if he were to skip the next few matches, it would be an inviting opportunity for Billy Gilmour to finally prove his worth. The young Scotsman joined the club in the summer, and while his compatriot Scott McTominay has already secured himself a starting role in Conte’s plan, the former Brighton man is still waiting for his moment.
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