Napoli has been hit with unfortunate news as Mathias Olivera suffered a muscle injury during training at Castel Volturno. The left-back experienced discomfort yesterday and will not be available for the upcoming high-profile match against Juventus.
Medical Report
The club has released an official medical bulletin regarding Olivera’s condition:
“During yesterday’s training session, Mathías Olivera experienced muscle discomfort. Today, the Napoli player underwent instrumental examinations at Pineta Grande Hospital, which revealed a distraction injury to the soleus muscle of the left leg. Olivera has already begun the rehabilitation process.”
This marks the second injury setback for the Uruguayan defender this season. Just two weeks ago, he was forced to miss the league match against Verona due to a calf issue.
Impact on Napoli
The timing of Olivera’s injury is particularly unfortunate for Antonio Conte’s side, as they prepare to face title rivals Juventus in a crucial Serie A encounter. Olivera has been a key player in Napoli’s defensive lineup, and his absence will require tactical adjustments from the coaching staff.
Napoli will now need to explore alternative options at left-back for the upcoming fixtures, potentially reshuffling their defensive formation or calling upon reserve players to fill the gap left by Olivera’s absence.
The club has not provided a specific timeline for Olivera’s return, but the nature of the injury suggests he may be sidelined for several weeks.
