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Napoli midfielder Stanislav Lobotka leaves match with ankle injury
Napoli midfielder Stanislav Lobotka injured his left ankle during a match against Monza in Italy.
He went off on a stretcher after a challenge with Monza player Mangas, less than 20 minutes into the game.
Billy Gilmour came on in his place as Napoli continued without Lobotka.
The injury adds to Napoli’s list of players unavailable to coach Massimiliano Allegri.
The club has not yet confirmed how serious the injury is.
Lobotka is due to have medical tests to assess the ankle, with a scan expected the next day.
Those results will clarify how long he may be out.
Napoli midfielder Stanislav Lobotka left the match against Monza on a stretcher after injuring his left ankle.
The injury followed a challenge involving Monza player Mangas.
Reports said Lobotka left after about 15 minutes, with one specifying the 17th minute.
Billy Gilmour replaced him.
Medical examinations were expected in the following hours to assess the injury.
- Who
- Stanislav Lobotka, Napoli midfielder.
- What
- He left the match with a left ankle injury after a challenge involving Mangas.
- When
- 28 October 2026, after about 15 minutes; one report said the 17th minute.
- Where
- In the match between Monza and Napoli.
- Why
- He was injured in a challenge with Mangas.
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Lobotka injured his left ankle in a challenge involving Mangas during the match against Monza.
Lobotka left the pitch on a stretcher and Gilmour came on in his place.
Lobotka was expected to undergo examinations, including an X-ray, to clarify the injury.
- Player
- Stanislav Lobotka
- Club
- Napoli
- Injured ankle
- Left
- Opponent
- Monza
- Replacement
- Billy Gilmour
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What people are saying
Tomorrow we'll see; he took a bad knock and his ankle twisted. Tomorrow he'll have an X-ray and we hope it's nothing. The lad is an exemplary professional and has a real passion.