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Di Lorenzo ready for first Napoli start after 100 days of injury
TL;DR
Giovanni Di Lorenzo is set to make his first start for Napoli after 100 days out due to injury. He last played on January 31, when he sustained a knee injury during a match against Fiorentina.
Key points
- Giovanni Di Lorenzo ready for first Napoli start
- Out for 100 days due to knee injury
- Last played on January 31 against Fiorentina
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Di Lorenzo ready for first Napoli start after 100 days of injury
Thursday’s reports confirm that Napoli captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo is ready to return to Antonio Conte’s starting line-up in Serie A this weekend as the Italy international marks 100 days since his most recent injury.
Di Lorenzo finally set for Napoli return
Di Lorenzo has been out of action for exactly 100 days, dating back to his side’s 2-1 victory against Fiorentina in Serie A on January 31. The Partenopei captain was taken off with a knee injury during that game with fears that he might have damaged his cruciate ligament (ACL).
Fortunately for Di Lorenzo, the issue was diagnosed as a hyperextension, significantly less severe than an ACL tear, but, the right-back decided to have surgery anyway in order to fix a foot injury which had been causing him pain for much of the 2025-26 season.
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)
Q&A
When did Giovanni Di Lorenzo last play for Napoli?
Giovanni Di Lorenzo last played for Napoli on January 31, when he was injured during a match against Fiorentina.
What type of injury did Di Lorenzo suffer?
Di Lorenzo suffered a knee injury, with initial fears that he might have damaged his cruciate ligament (ACL).
Who is Napoli's captain returning to the starting lineup?
Giovanni Di Lorenzo, the captain of Napoli, is returning to the starting lineup after recovering from his injury.
