Napoli, injury crisis ahead of Milan clash: Olivera ruled out too | OneFootball

Napoli heads into the Italian Super Cup semifinal against Milan with new concerns on the injury front. From Riyadh, the venue of the competition, unsettling news is coming through for Antonio Conte: Mathías Olivera has stopped training and his presence against the Rossoneri is now seriously in doubt.

Napoli, the Azzurri in emergency mode against Milan: Olivera also out

During the morning training session held in Riyadh, the Uruguayan full-back did not take part with the rest of the group. The reason for his absence appears to be muscle fatigue, which emerged in the last few hours and has led the coaching staff to advise caution.

The player did not join his teammates in preparing for the Super Cup clash, scheduled for tomorrow evening against Milan, fueling questions about his physical condition and Conte’s forced choices.

Waiting for Conte’s press conference

Further clarification is expected in the early afternoon. At 2:00 PM Italian time, Antonio Conte will speak at a press conference and may provide more precise updates on Olivera’s condition and any final decisions ahead of the match.

At the moment, however, the feeling is that the defender is at high risk of missing out, with the medical staff monitoring the situation hour by hour.

Emergency on the left flank

Olivera’s absence adds to an already complicated situation. Gutierrez is also not at his best, having just returned from an ankle sprain and still far from peak condition.

In this context, the most concrete option points to Leonardo Spinazzola, the main candidate to occupy the left wing against Milan. This is a possibility that Conte is carefully considering, also in terms of the team’s overall tactical balance.

Napoli-Milan, almost forced choices

The possible absence of Olivera represents yet another setback for Napoli at a crucial stage of the season. The Super Cup is not just a trophy up for grabs, but also an important test to reverse a negative trend and regain solidity.

With the left flank needing to be reinvented and few truly ready alternatives, Conte is once again called upon to manage an emergency, relying on the experience and versatility of his men. The next few hours will be decisive to see whether Olivera can at least make the bench or if Napoli will have to do completely without him against Milan.

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