Simple flexor problem or hamstring related tile? Stanislav Lobotka keeps Napoli anxious and in the Italian team there is great concern about the condition of the midfielder who was injured during his Slovakia’s match against Azerbaijan on Monday evening. Taking a step back: at the time of his substitution after 83′, it seemed to be a flexor injury but according to what leaks from Slovakia, the injury could actually concern the tendon.
Exams postponed.
At first it was thought that the tests could be carried out yesterday, to understand the extent of his injury, but as the hours passed it became clear that the Slovak will undergo tests today. There is a real risk that Napoli could go to Empoli without Lobotka but in this sense, at least on paper, the summer transfer market should have patched things up: the designated replacement is in fact Billy Gilmour, who could start from the first minute against Empoli at the restart, after playing the entire match against Portugal which ended 0-0.
Decisive day.
In any case, it is still too early to make certain predictions: today will tell us everything about Lobotka’s injury, with Antonio Conte crossing his fingers, hoping that it is nothing serious, given that he has found the perfect balance in the middle of the field thanks to the Slovakian and Anguissa. With an extra McTominay, for a midfield that makes you dream of the championship.