Lorenzo Insigne will return to Napoli training tomorrow, after tests ruled out a knee ligament injury.
The playmaker went off injured during Saturday’s win over Juventus, but his agent assured earlier today that it was “nothing serious”, and the club has now released an update on the situation.
Lorenzo Insigne’s agent assures the Napoli man’s injury is ‘nothing serious’ after he was substituted against Juventus.
The playmaker pulled up with a knee injury just before half-time in the Partenopei’s 2-1 win, but his representative has calmed fears.
“Insigne is fine,” Fabio Andreotti assured Radio Crc.
“During Napoli-Juventus he had swelling in his knee which caused him discomfort, and as a preventative measure he and the doctor decided he should stop.
President Aurelio De Laurentiis believes “this Napoli can go far. I told you to wait for Maurizio Sarri.”
The patron was in the stands for tonight’s 2-1 victory over Juventus, sealed with Lorenzo Insigne and Gonzalo Higuain goals.
“Can Napoli win the Scudetto? As a fan I’d say yes, but let’s leave the dreaming to the fans,” he told reporters.
Lorenzo Insigne’s agent denies his client is too greedy with the ball - “the numbers say the opposite”.
The Napoli playmaker attracted criticism from some quarters after last night’s 0-0 draw with Carpi, having taken a number of shots from range.
“The statistics speak for themselves,” Antonio Ottaiano insisted, speaking to Radio Crc.
“I don’t think Insigne doesn’t pass to his teammates on the pitch, because the numbers say the opposite.
Both Milan clubs worked hard to gain three points this weekend, whilst Napoli demolished Lazio in a five goal thrashing at San Paolo, writes Richard Hall.
Stadio Bentogodi was bathed in sunshine in Sunday’s early kick off in what was a top of the table clash. Inter had won three out of three and were coming off the back of success in the Derby Della Madonnina. The ‘Flying Donkeys’ were also in fine form after scoring seven goals in their first two games before earning a creditable draw with Juventus.
Napoli humiliated Lazio 5-0 with a brace from Gonzalo Higuain and inspirational Lorenzo Insigne performance.
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Coach Maurizio Sarri still saw ‘some downsides’ for his Napoli side in the 5-0 win over Club Brugge.
The Partenopei crushed the Belgian side at San Paolo for their first win of the season, with Dries Mertens and Jose Callejon getting a brace each, and Marek Hamsik finishing off the scoring.
“I saw positive things,” Sarri told assembled media in his post-match Press conference.
“But we lost our focus too easily. I saw what I expected, a lot of positive aspects and some downsides.
Lorenzo Insigne’s agent praises Napoli Coach Maurizio Sarri for ‘realising he’s best as a trequartista.’
The 24-year-old has operated in a more central role, rather than out on the wing, since Sarri’s arrival in the summer.
Agent Fabio Andreotti also praised Partenopei target Saponara, who he thinks could play alongside Insigne.
“Lorenzo is already the ideal trequartista for Sarri,” Andreotti said to Radio Punto Zero.
Lorenzo Insigne pledges to ‘shave my beard’ if Napoli win the Scudetto this season.
The Partenopei have been tipped by many as dark horses for the title, with teammate Marek Hamsik already promising to shave his distinctive mohawk if the League title ends up in Naples.
“Like every year, we’ll try to give our best,” Insigne explained to Radio Kiss Kiss Napoli.
Lorenzo Insigne admits that as a Napoli fan he’s ‘pleased’ to see Juventus near the bottom of Serie A.
The Bianconeri have lost their opening two fixtures for the first time since the introduction of a national League, and the Partenopei attacking midfielder was asked for his thoughts.
“As a Napoli fan, I’m glad to see them near the bottom of the table,” Insigne joked in an interview with Radio Kiss Kiss Napoli.
