Amir Rrahmani will have to wait even longer before returning to the field. The Napoli center-back, sidelined since September 5th with a right thigh injury sustained during the Kosovo-Switzerland match, will not be ready for the restart of the season. The latest medical assessments have prompted the Napoli medical staff to postpone the player's return to avoid the risk of a relapse that could permanently compromise his start to the season.
Antonio Conte and his technical team had initially hoped to recover Rrahmani already after the break, but the clinical situation suggests caution.
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Rrahmani remains sidelined, and Conte will continue to rely on Beukema and Juan Jesus to shore up the defence. The coach aims to bring back his defensive leader only when he's fully fit, knowing that the season is still long and the Azzurri can't afford any more injuries in defence.
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Rrahmani is an important player for Napoli, but we need to wait. His health comes first. I hope he returns soon but without risk; the season is long and caution is needed.