Napoli officially announced on the 26th that defenders Benoît Badiashil and Leonardo Spinazzola were injured. Both players suffered injuries during the match against Roma on the same day in Round 8 of Serie A. The club reported that Badiashil suffered a moderate strain in his right rectus femoris muscle, and Spinazzola suffered a mild tear in his right thigh muscle.
Although the club has not announced a specific timetable for his return, Italian media outlet Sky Sports reports that Badiashil is expected to return in about a month, while Spinazzola is expected to return in a few weeks. As a result, it is reported that there is a high possibility that he will not be able to participate in the match against Monza scheduled for the 28th, the match against Juventus on the 1st of next month, the match against Porto in the fourth round of the UEFA Champions League (CL) league phase on the 4th, and the match against Lazio on the 8th.
It was also reported at the same time that the club's manager, Massimiliano Allegri, had been banned from the bench for a Serie A2 match after insulting the referee during the match against Roma. Allegri's actions against Roma could limit his ability to play in future matches.
Napoli have a number of important matches in their upcoming schedule. The absence of Badiashil and Spinazzola will have a big impact on the defensive line, and at the same time, the manager's decision will also affect the team's tactical composition. The club will be forced to hire substitute players and review tactics. It will be interesting to see how the recovery status of the injury and the length of the manager's suspension will affect the team's performance this season.