Report – Napoli Winger Sidelined By Injury, Will Skip Scudetto Six-Pointer Vs Inter Milan | OneFootball

Serie A leaders Napoli will likely meet runners-up Inter Milan in a decisive league clash without David Neres.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, the Brazilian winger faces up to 40 days on the sidelines.

Indeed, David Neres picked up a thigh injury in Napoli’s home draw against Udinese on Sunday.

Therefore, he could only return to the squad for a match against newly promoted Venezia in mid-March.

As such, Inter won’t need to worry about his trademark runs down the flank early next month.

David Neres Hands Napoli Massive Injury Blow Ahead of Inter Milan Clash

Napoli failed to sign a proper replacement for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who joined Paris Saint-Germain in January.

Despite vying for several high-profile alternatives, they had to settle for a loan deal for AC Milan misfit Noah Okafor.

NAPLES, ITALY – FEBRUARY 09: David Neres of Napoli during the Serie A match between Napoli and Udinese at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on February 09, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

With Neres on the treatment table, Antonio Conte will have a sizeable headache come the Scudetto six-pointer in March.

In addition to the ex-Benfica star, Giacomo Raspadori and Cyril Ngonge have recently struggled with injures.

That makes for bleak reading as Conte’s charges can’t afford a slip-up in the most significant game of the season.