Napoli: Beukema to debut as Rrahmani’s injury opens the door | OneFootball

The Dutch defender, bought for 31 million, is preparing to debut against Fiorentina. Conte loses a key player ahead of the tough schedule with City and Pisa.

Napoli, Beukema ready for debut: Rrahmani's injury opens the door for the third most expensive signing

Napoli is forced to rethink its defensive plans ahead of the league's resumption. Amir Rrahmani's injury, who returned early from his commitments with the Kosovo national team due to a muscle problem in the flexor, will force Antonio Conte to change the defensive setup.

Rrahmani KO: recovery time

“Rrahmani will definitely miss Fiorentina, City, and Pisa, then we'll see,” sources from the Azzurri camp say. The 31-year-old, considered one of Conte's loyal players for his perfect understanding of defensive mechanisms, will undergo further tests with the medical staff led by Raffaele Canonico to determine the definitive recovery time.

Beukema towards debut

The absence of the defensive leader opens the door for Sam Beukema, a Dutch defender who arrived for 31 million euros, the third most expensive signing of the summer after Højlund (45 million with an option to buy) and Lucca. His debut is expected to happen against Fiorentina, in a crucial match that precedes the Champions League debut against Manchester City.

Conte's alternatives: Buongiorno and Juan Jesus

In addition to Beukema, Antonio Conte can rely on the return of Alessandro Buongiorno, who has rejoined the group, and on Juan Jesus, considered a valuable asset for defensive rotation. Managing resources will be crucial during a period filled with closely scheduled commitments.

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