Conte clarifies Gilmour’s condition: ‘Not a muscle injury’ | OneFootball

Antonio Conte says Leonardo Spinazzola and Billy Gilmour did not suffer muscle injuries, but ‘inflammations in the pubic area’, so they must be assessed ahead of tomorrow’s Champions League game against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Conte provided injury updates on Gilmour and Spinazzola, who had suffered injuries in a 0-0 draw against Como on Saturday.

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NAPLES, ITALY – NOVEMBER 01: Antonio Conte SSC Napoli head coach during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Como 1907 at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on November 01, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

The Italian tactician spoke to Sky Sport Italia (via TuttoNapoli) on Monday morning ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League match against Eintracht Frankfurt.

“Yesterday we had a recovery session, and today we’ll try to better assess Spinazzola and Gilmour,” Conte said.

Conte provides Gilmour injury update

NAPLES, ITALY – NOVEMBER 01: Billy Gilmour of SSC Napoli battles for possession with Nico Paz of Como 1907 during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Como 1907 at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on November 01, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

“Those weren’t muscle problems, but inflammations in the pubic area. It’s up to the medical staff to make the proper evaluations. When you play every three days, fatigue changes everything. At the start of this season, we’ve played many matches in less-than-ideal conditions, and we’ve handled ourselves very well. By winning tomorrow, we have a chance to get back on track despite difficulties. I’ve been pointing out since the beginning of the year, such as the need for the new players to adapt.”

Napoli will surely be without the injured Alex Meret, Romelu Lukaku and Kevin De Bruyne tomorrow, while Lorenzo Lucca is suspended.