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Napoli Crisis Deepens Amidst Injury Woes
13 Sep
Summary
- Napoli has suffered three consecutive defeats across competitions.
- Multiple key players are sidelined due to injuries, impacting team depth.
- Bologna also faces challenges with injuries and a suspended coach.
Napoli finds itself in a dire situation, having suffered three consecutive defeats across all competitions. The team's struggles have been exacerbated by a significant injury crisis, with several key players now on the treatment table. Manager Max Allegri is particularly concerned by new injuries sustained by Alex Meret and Alisson Santos during a recent Champions League match, adding to an already extensive list of unavailable players.
Adding to Napoli's woes, Noa Lang was reportedly excluded from the squad due to disciplinary reasons. For the upcoming match against Bologna, Napoli will field an altered lineup, with Vergara joining Hojlund and Politano in attack, and De Bruyne and Gilmour in midfield.
Bologna is not faring much better in their campaign. They have lost two matches and secured a late draw in their most recent fixture. Their squad is also depleted by injuries, including key forward Artem Dovbyk. Coach Domenico Tedesco begins a two-match suspension, forcing him to watch from the stands.
Historically, Bologna secured a victory at this venue late last season, but Napoli won their previous encounter in the 2025 Coppa Italia Final. This match presents a critical opportunity for both teams to turn their fortunes around amidst challenging circumstances.
