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Di Lorenzo back for Napoli 3 months after knee injury
TL;DR
Giovanni Di Lorenzo returns to Napoli three months after a knee injury. His comeback comes ahead of the Serie A match against Como on Saturday.
Key points
- Giovanni Di Lorenzo returns to Napoli after three months.
- Napoli plays Como in Serie A on Saturday.
- Only three players remain absent due to injury.
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Giovanni Di LorenzoDavid NeresAntonio VergaraRomelu Lukaku
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Di Lorenzo back for Napoli 3 months after knee injury
Napoli have arrived in Como for tomorrow’s Serie A match and there was a surprise with the return of captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo.
The Week 35 fixture is set to kick off at the Stadio Sinigaglia on Saturday at 17.00 UK time (18.00 CEST).
The epic injury crisis that affected so much of their campaign is finally beginning to ease off, as the only remaining absentees are David Neres, Antonio Vergara and Romelu Lukaku.
Di Lorenzo available again for Napoli
UDINE, ITALY – DECEMBER 14: Giovanni Di Lorenzo of Napoli on the pitch ahead of the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and SSC Napoli at Stadio Friuli on December 14, 2025 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Timothy Rogers/Getty Images)
Antonio Conte has not formally released a squad list, but there were some clues when the team landed at the airport this evening.
Q&A
When did Giovanni Di Lorenzo get injured?
Giovanni Di Lorenzo was injured three months ago, leading to his absence from Napoli's matches.
What time does Napoli's match against Como start?
Napoli's match against Como is scheduled to kick off at 17:00 UK time (18:00 CEST).
Who are the remaining absentees for Napoli after Di Lorenzo's return?
The remaining absentees for Napoli are David Neres, Antonio Vergara, and Romelu Lukaku.
