Bad David Neres news for Napoli, as star misses Inter battle | OneFootball

David Neres is out of the Napoli squad for tomorrow’s Scudetto showdown with Inter, as he has not recovered from an ankle injury.

It kicks off at San Siro on Sunday at 19.45 GMT (20.45 CET).

The Partenopei saw Neres limp off with an ankle issue last weekend during the 2-0 victory over Lazio, and he already missed the midweek 2-2 draw with Hellas Verona.

David Neres still out for Napoli

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – DECEMBER 22: David Neres of SSC Napoli battles for possession with Lewis Ferguson of Bologna during the Supercoppa Italiana Final between SSC Napoli and Bologna FC 1909 at King Saud University Stadium on December 22, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)

It was hoped he would recover in time to at least be on the bench in Milan tomorrow for this huge game in the title race.

However, Sky Sport Italia report the medical staff gave the thumbs down following the latest tests and Antonio Conte will have to do without the Brazilian.

It’s a blow for Napoli, who are still without Andre Frank Zambo Anguissa, Kevin De Bruyne, Billy Gilmour and Romelu Lukaku.

UDINE, ITALY – DECEMBER 14: Noa Lang of Napoli controls the ball during the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and SSC Napoli at Stadio Friuli on December 14, 2025 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Timothy Rogers/Getty Images)

Noa Lang and Eljif Elmas are therefore again likely to complete the attack in support of Rasmus Hojlund, while Leonardo Spinazzola should return to the starting XI.

A major doubt remains between Juan Jesus and Alessandro Buongiorno in defence.