Napoli are grappling with a significant injury crisis as they prepare to face Fiorentina in Serie A this Sunday, September 20. Key full-back Leonardo Spinazzola has been ruled out of the crucial away fixture after sustaining a mild strain in his right hamstring.
Spinazzola’s absence was confirmed after he did not train with the rest of the squad. His injury compounds a challenging period for the Partenopei, who will be without several other first-team players for the trip to Florence.
Growing Injury List
Midfielder Frank Zambo Anguissa is also a major doubt for the Fiorentina game. Anguissa has been training separately from the main group, making his participation highly unlikely. His potential absence would be another blow to Napoli’s midfield options.
The list of unavailable players extends further, with Alessandro Buongiorno, Luca Marianucci, Scott McTominay, Giovane, Alex Meret, and Alisson Santos all confirmed to miss the upcoming match. This extensive list of injuries will test Napoli’s squad depth as they navigate a demanding Serie A schedule.
Upcoming Fixture and Recent Form
Napoli will be looking to build on their recent return to winning ways when they visit Fiorentina. The team secured a 1-0 victory against Bologna last weekend at the Stadio Maradona, a result that ended a run of three consecutive defeats across all competitions. However, facing Fiorentina away with a depleted squad presents a fresh challenge for the club.
The match against Fiorentina is an important fixture for Napoli as they aim to maintain momentum in the league. The numerous injuries could force manager Rudi Garcia to make significant adjustments to his starting line-up and tactical approach.