Napoli Lose Key Winger to Injury Ahead of Lazio Clash | OneFootball

Napoli have been dealt a painful blow ahead of Saturday’s clash against Lazio, as David Neres has been ruled out with an injury.

The Background

The Partenopei signed the Brazilian from Benfica last summer on a deal worth €28 million. The winger was initially deployed as an impact substitute since Matteo Politano and Khvicha Kvaratsekhelia maintained their starting spots following Antonio Conte’s arrival.

Kvara’s Replacement

However, with the Georgian superstar leaving the club last month to join Paris Saint-Germain, Neres became the club’s main option on the left wing. Hence, the 27-year-old was in the starting lineup in Sunday’s Serie A encounter against Udinese. But unfortunately for the Sao Paolo youth product, he picked up a thigh injury during the 1-1 draw.

Napoli Confirm David Neres Injury

Napoli have now released an official statement on the club’s official website confirming the player suffered a muscle strain.

David Neres To Miss Lazio Clash

While the note didn’t offer a timetable for the winger’s recovery, Sky Sport Italia (via TuttoNapoli) expects him to remain on the sidelines for at least one month. In any case, Neres is certainly out of Saturday’s contest. So it remains to be who Conte will resort to on the left wing. The main options are Giacomo Raspadori, Noah Okafor and Lazio target Cyril Ngonge.