September 12, (THEWILL) – Napoli winger, Matteo Politano, suffered a calf strain representing his national team during this international break and is currently in the process of recovering.
The Italian player underwent medical examinations upon his return to Napoli, following his withdrawal from Italy’s Euro qualifying squad. Politano was substituted during halftime in the team’s recent 1-1 draw against North Macedonia in Skopje.
The Serie A champions have yet to confirm whether Politano will be available for their upcoming match against Genoa on Saturday. The player’s status for the game remains uncertain as his recovery progresses.
In other team news, Danish midfielder Jesper Lindstrom has rejoined Napoli’s squad under the guidance of manager Rudi Garcia. The manager will be closely monitoring Politano’s progress and the club will provide updates on his condition as they become available.
The I Partenopei medical staff are working diligently to ensure the player’s swift recovery. Meanwhile, Lindstrom’s return to the squad adds depth to Napoli’s midfield options ahead of their upcoming fixtures when League action resumes.
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