Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Napoli Faces Injuries Before Key Matches
Napoli, the team that won Serie A last season, has two more players who got hurt in their last game.
Matteo Politano has a thigh injury, and Amir Rrahmani has a muscle strain in his butt.
Both are starting to get better, but they might miss the next two important games: one in Europe against Copenhagen and another at home against Juventus.
The team didn't say exactly when they'll be back.
Napoli's Matteo Politano and Amir Rrahmani injured in a match against Sassuolo.
Politano has a right thigh strain; Rrahmani has a left gluteus strain.
Both players have started rehabilitation but are likely out for Tuesday's Champions League match and Sunday's Serie A game.
Napoli did not specify return dates for the injured players.
Upcoming matches include a Champions League game against Copenhagen and a Serie A clash against Juventus.
- Who
- Napoli players Matteo Politano and Amir Rrahmani
- What
- Sustained injuries during a match against Sassuolo
- When
- Injuries occurred on Saturday; upcoming matches on Tuesday and Sunday
- Where
- Injuries happened in a match; upcoming matches in Copenhagen and at home
- Why
- Injuries sustained during a Serie A match; impact on upcoming crucial matches
- Teams Involved
- Napoli, Sassuolo, Copenhagen, Juventus
- Injured Players
- Matteo Politano, Amir Rrahmani
- Injury Details
- Politano: right thigh strain; Rrahmani: left gluteus strain
- Upcoming Matches
- Champions League vs. Copenhagen (Tuesday), Serie A vs. Juventus (Sunday)
- Rehabilitation Status
- Both players have begun rehabilitation
