Stephan Lichtsteiner could reportedly be sidelined beyond Saturday’s Napoli clash, with Martin Caceres set to deputise.

The club announced yesterday that the Switzerland international was ‘unlikely to be available’ for the San Paolo meeting after suffering from breathing difficulties during the draw with Frosinone on Wednesday.

Stephan Lichtsteiner could reportedly be sidelined beyond Saturday’s Napoli clash, with Martin Caceres set to deputise.

The club announced yesterday that the Switzerland international was ‘unlikely to be available’ for the San Paolo meeting after suffering from breathing difficulties during the draw with Frosinone on Wednesday.

However, Gazzetta dello Sport has reported today that the full-back’s condition could be worse than first feared and keep him out beyond this weekend’s match.

The 31-year-old will soon undergo a series of tests to clarify his condition, but the website believes that Martin Caceres will step in to replace him.

The versatile Uruguay international has made two Serie A starts so far this season and appears the most likely candidate as a like-for-like replacement with the Swiss.

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