Pineta Grande Hospital diagnostic tests confirmed that Napoli captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo sustained
Pineta Grande Hospital diagnostic tests confirmed that Napoli captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo sustained a distractive lesion to the long adductor muscle of his left thigh.
- Giovanni Di Lorenzo sustained a distractive lesion of the left long adductor muscle, confirmed via instrumental diagnostics at Pineta Grande Hospital.
- Teammate Matias Olivera returned to group training following an earlier injury sustained against Juventus.
- The club initiated Di Lorenzo’s rehabilitation protocol immediately, though recovery timelines remain unspecified by official channels.
Medical Evaluation at Pineta Grande Hospital
The injury occurred during the match against Juventus, forcing the defender off at halftime. Both Di Lorenzo and Olivera subsequently missed the Champions League fixture away against Porto. According to Sky Sport, Di Lorenzo had been an immovable presence in the rotation under manager Allegri, missing only ten minutes in the late stages against Roma earlier in the campaign.
Matias Olivera Returns to Squad Training Ahead of Lazio Match
Matias Olivera returned to squad training during an afternoon session featuring physical activation and possession drills, ending with a small-sided match. Concurrently, Il Mattino reported that the squad entered a training retreat to prepare for the upcoming fixture against Lazio at the Maradona stadium scheduled for Sunday at 12:30.
🚨🇮🇹 Giovanni Di Lorenzo underwent medical tests which revealed a strain injury to the long adductor muscle in his left thigh. 🇺🇾 Mathias Olivera trained with the rest of the team.@sscnapoli
Projected Recovery Timeline and Fixture Impact
While Olivera is available for selection against Lazio, Di Lorenzo will miss the Sunday fixture. Sky Sport indicated the captain faces a multi-week absence and will likely miss fixtures following the international break. Il Mattino stated that the upcoming break may assist in recovering injured players as the medical room numbers grow.
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Giovanni Di Lorenzo will miss Napoli’s clash with Serie A leaders Lazio on Sunday after tests revealed a thigh injury. pic.twitter.com/3T3nimSywe