Napoli, Conte worried about Neres: left ankle injury, scans to follow | OneFootball

No good news arrives for Napoli after the brilliant victory at the Olimpico against Lazio. SSC Napoli has indeed released an initial official statement regarding the condition of David Neres, who was forced to leave the field in the second half due to a physical problem that now worries the technical staff and fans.

Napoli, Conte anxious about Neres: trauma to the left ankle, awaiting instrumental exams

The incident occurred midway through the second half. Neres felt pain in his left ankle after a game clash, initially trying to stay on the field. However, moments later, the Brazilian had to give up, requesting a substitution. Mazzocchi came on in his place.

The images immediately raised the alarm: the offensive winger left the field visibly in pain, supported by the medical staff and with a pronounced limp.

The official statement from SSC Napoli

After the match, the club released the first diagnosis. Through a brief note, SSC Napoli announced that Neres has a "sprain trauma to the left ankle." The player will undergo instrumental exams in the coming hours, necessary to assess the extent of the injury and determine more precisely the recovery time.

Waiting and caution

At the moment, it is not possible to predict the return time. Much will depend on the outcome of the clinical assessments, which will clarify whether it is a simple sprain or if ligament structures are involved. Napoli's medical staff will proceed with utmost caution, also in light of the numerous injuries that have already affected the season.

An absence that could weigh heavily

The potential absence of Neres would represent an additional complication for Antonio Conte, who in recent weeks had found an important resource in the Brazilian winger for balance, bursts, and offensive unpredictability. At a crucial moment in the season, any absence risks impacting rotations and energy management.

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