There is anxiety in Naples over the condition of Stanislav Lobotka. The Slovakian footballer had a thigh problem and went off in the 83rd minute during the Nations League match between Slovakia and Azerbaijan.
Bad news for Napoli and the coach Antonio Conte, as they may have to be deprived of the director for several weeks. At the moment, the severity of the injury is not yet defined and will be clarified after the necessary tests upon his return to Napoli.
The midfielder complained of pain in his flexor and requested the entry of a substitute. According to local media, it would be a problem with his thigh flexor, but the exact conditions have yet to be assessed.
Post-match footage shows Lobotka leaving the field sitting down, followed by a bandage being applied to his left thigh by Slovakian medical staff. However, leaked images from the locker room show him smiling and without a bandage. He is scheduled for a thorough medical examination today to determine his health.
It is hoped that the statement from CT Calzona, who yesterday evening attributed the injury to tiredness, will be confirmed.
Lobotka's participation in the next away match on Sunday at Empoli is seriously in doubt. If the tests confirm the injury, Gilmour will replace Lobotka in the midfield, flanked by Anguissa and McTominay.
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The Giallorossi coach rejects the idea of a definitive turning point in the European race and urges us to look at the overall path. "We've always focused on our own path. After 24 matchdays, we're there, along with Juve and Napoli, with AC Milan still visible. I've always achieved results on the penultimate or final matchday. We must be ready to stay in the competition until the end."
Antonio Conte is bitter, but chooses the path of pride and candor after Napoli's elimination from the Coppa Italia by Como on penalties. The Italian coach starts with his team's performance, which was put to the test by a situation he bluntly describes as complicated. "Credit to the lads, because it was absolutely not an easy match. We were facing a Como side with a full squad and who were coming off a ten-day break. We, on the other hand, played a demanding game against Genoa. Today too, we were without another player like McTominay. We're performing beyond our current potential."
Conte doesn't shy away from the topic of refereeing, but tries not to turn it into a major excuse. "I don't want to always talk about referees. Every match, there's always someone or something complaining. It's definitely not a good season for referees. I hope we can improve the situation: ultimately, it's all the teams that complain. Just as we improve our teams, I think Rocchi also needs to improve his referees and VAR." These words capture widespread discontent, and not just within the Azzurri.
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