Stanislav Lobotka was risked within the beginning XI regardless of an ankle damage, however the Napoli midfielder lasted solely 13 minutes earlier than with a worrying message for Antonio Conte.
The coach had stated in his press convention that he was determined to maintain Lobotka in his aspect, so was able to take the chance after he limped off within the win over Lecce final week with a sprained ankle.
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“He is a vital participant in our system, he additionally has expertise and maturity, so I actually would like to not be with out him,” stated Conte.
Lobotka was not absolutely match for Napoli
NAPLES, ITALY – MARCH 09: Stanislav Lobotka of Napoli in the course of the Serie A match between Napoli and Fiorentina at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on March 09, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Picture by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Photos)
The Slovakia worldwide was named within the beginning XI in opposition to Genoa this night, however he lasted solely 13 minutes earlier than collapsing to the bottom and gesturing to the bench that
Lobotka was helped to his ft as he hobbled in the direction of the touchline, making method for Scotland worldwide Billy Gilmour.
The DAZN pitchside reporter famous that when Lobotka was limping away, Conte requested if he had sustained a knock to trigger this new setback.
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The extra worrying response from the participant was that there was no influence or contemporary connection, however fairly he felt the ankle “creaking” underneath him.
Lobotka unsure for remainder of the season
epa12000085 Napoli’s head coach Antonio Conte reacts in the course of the Italian Serie A soccer match SSC Napoli vs AC Milan at Diego Armando Maradona stadium in Naples, Italy, 30 March 2025. EPA-EFE/CIRO FUSCO
This might counsel a worse damage than beforehand thought and the shortage of stability on the ankle makes risking him in opposition to Genoa a extra shocking gesture.
from followers and the media this season for not calling on the remainder of his squad, preferring to make use of Lobotka when injured or full-back Matias Olivera as a makeshift central defender fairly than Rafa Marin.