Napoli in Dimaro: Lukaku, McTominay out, Conte plays it safe | OneFootball

The pre-season training camp for Napoli continues in Dimaro, Trentino, under the watchful eyes of Antonio Conte. During the morning session on July 25, the team worked intensely on physical and tactical aspects, but some significant absences did not go unnoticed, with more details now emerging.

Napoli in Dimaro, Lukaku and McTominay absent: updates on their conditions. Conte takes no risks

Romelu Lukaku did not participate in the morning's tactical exercise. The Belgian striker, a key player last season and now in his second season with the team, experienced discomfort in his lower back during the previous day's athletic work. As a precaution, he completed a personalized session in the gym, avoiding field activities.

The condition of "Big Rom" does not raise immediate concerns, but the technical staff has chosen not to take any risks, especially with the friendly match against Catanzaro scheduled for tomorrow.

McTominay sidelined by muscle fatigue Scott McTominay was also absent, halted by muscle overloads recorded in recent days. The Scottish midfielder, one of the new faces in the midfield, was rested as a precaution. For him as well, no complications are currently reported, but Napoli wants to manage his physical integration into the group carefully.

Separate training for Politano and Gilmour Among the players engaged in differentiated work were Matteo Politano and Billy Gilmour. For the Scotsman, it was his first appearance on the field, after a start affected by slight fatigue. Alongside them, young players Obaretin and Saco also trained separately.

Tactical exercises: Conte emphasizes intensity and strategies The session included a tactical exercise of attack versus defense, with players divided into two groups:

Orange: Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Beukema, Olivera; De Bruyne, Lobotka, Anguissa; Neres, Lucca, Noa Lang

Blue: Meret/Contini; Mazzocchi, Marianucci, Jesus, Spinazzola; Vergara, Hasa, Raspadori; Zanoli, Simeone, Zerbin/Sgarbi

At the end of the technical-tactical session, the team underwent an intense athletic phase with running blocks and repeats. Among those struggling the most was David Neres, who finished the session alone but with encouragement from the fans present in the stands.

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