Napoli goalkeeper Alex Meret was forced to leave Napoli’s match against Juventus early on Saturday afternoon already during the first half, leaving space for the reserve goalkeeper Caprile due to an injury. In the last few hours Meret has undergone specific and more in-depth tests that have provided a clearer picture of the situation and the severity of the physical problem.
Here is what we read in the official note released by the blue club through its communication channels: “Alex Meret underwent instrumental tests at the Pineta Grande Hospital, which highlighted a second degree strain of the adductor longus muscle of the left thigh. The Italian goalkeeper has already begun his rehabilitation process”. Stop expected between 15 and 30 days, return is expected after the break.
Caprile himself, who on Sunday at the Maradona against Verona will therefore be able to make his debut with Napoli from the first minute. After Juve he spoke like this: “It was a great feeling for my debut with Napoli. You always have to be ready. Obviously I feel sorry for Alex, but I’m very happy with what I and the team did. In the end, what I do in training I have to do in the game. The staff and teammates gave me a hand. Today we played a good game”.