Slovakia: Lobotka a doubt for World Cup qualifiers | OneFootball

Slovakia is preparing for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifying challenges, but coach Francesco Calzona has to deal with the possible absence of his technical leader, Stanislav Lobotka. The Napoli midfielder left the field injured in Napoli's last home game, which they won yesterday. His condition is causing concern ahead of the international commitments.

Slovakia, doubt for Calzona: the latest on Lobotka

The Slovakia coach provided an update in a press conference: “Stanislav Lobotka will undergo an examination and we will see how he is. Ivan Schranz will also undergo medical checks. We remain in contact with David Hanck, we respect his decision and cross our fingers that everything goes well. If possible, we will do everything we can to make him available and help the team.” Calzona hopes to recover the Napoli playmaker in time for the two matches scheduled for October 10 and 13, against Northern Ireland and Luxembourg. Lobotka's presence is a key element for the Slovak game: the midfielder, with his ability to dictate the pace and manage the play, is considered irreplaceable in the coach's tactical system.

Andrea Alati

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