Napoli confirm Matteo Politano sustained calf strain on international duty

Napoli winger Matteo Politano is recovering from a calf strain sustained while on international duty, his club have confirmed.

Politano has undergone tests back at Napoli after being sent home from Italy’s Euro qualifying squad. He was withdrawn at half-time during Saturday’s 1-1 draw with North Macedonia in Skopje.

Back to work with #GenoaNapoli on the horizon. #Politano medical update

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— Official SSC Napoli (@en_sscnapoli) September 11, 2023

The Serie A champions have not confirmed whether Politano is expected to be fit for Saturday’s Serie A match at Genoa, while Denmark midfielder Jesper Lindstrom has rejoined Rudi Garcia’s squad.