Napoli winger Matteo Politano is recovering from a calf strain suffered while on international duty, his club have confirmed.
Politano was tested back in Naples after being sent home from Italy’s Euro qualifying squad. He was sent off at half-time during Saturday’s 1-1 draw with North Macedonia in Skopje.
Back to work with #GenoaNapoli on the horizon. #Politano medical news
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— Official SSC Napoli (@en_sscnapoli) September 11, 2023
The Serie A champions have not confirmed whether Politano will be available for Saturday’s Serie A match in Genoa, with Denmark midfielder Jesper Lindstrom returning to Rudi Garcia’s squad.