Napoli confirm Arkadiusz Milik will see a knee specialist tomorrow, as “there is the possibility he could require surgery.”

The striker’s right knee appeared to buckle during the closing stages of last night’s 3-2 Serie A victory away to SPAL.

Although this was not the same knee that required an operation for a torn ACL a year ago, it nonetheless prompted immediate concern.

Napoli confirm Arkadiusz Milik will see a knee specialist tomorrow, as “there is the possibility he could require surgery.”

The striker’s right knee appeared to buckle during the closing stages of last night’s 3-2 Serie A victory away to SPAL.

Although this was not the same knee that required an operation for a torn ACL a year ago, it nonetheless prompted immediate concern.

“The tests at the Pineta Grande clinic show the possibility of a surgical option for Milik,” read a statement released by Napoli.

“Milik will be evaluated tomorrow at the Villa Stuart clinic by Professor Mariani.”

Rome-based Mariani is the leading specialist in knee ligament injuries.

Milik tried to reassure fans and media, insisting it was “not the same” as that agony in September 2016.

However, this morning’s statement points to a potentially lengthy lay-off.

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