Napoli will have to do without their key man in the middle of the pitch. The ankle injury suffered by Stanislav Lobotka in the opening minutes of the match against Genoa proved more serious than expected.
Diagnostic tests carried out in the last few hours have confirmed a sprain with contusion to the right ankle, which will force the Slovakian midfielder to miss the trip to Parma. A heavy loss for Antonio Conte, who will have to redesign the heart of his midfield in the penultimate match of the championship.
The alternatives point to two names: Billing and Gilmour, with one of them set to join Anguissa in midfield against the Ducali. Lobotka, meanwhile, has already begun his rehabilitation process with the goal of recovering in time for the final matchday of Serie A , when Cagliari visit the Maradona. His return remains uncertain, but the Azzurri medical staff is working against time to restore a key player to Conte ahead of the season finale.
It's sad to hear that Lobotka is not playing for Napoli. His injury is a big problem, especially for Conte. I hope he can come back soon, but it seems like it will take time. Billing and Gilmour are also good.