Spinazzola adds to Napoli injury crisis ahead of Fiorentina clash
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Leonardo Spinazzola has joined Napoli's growing injury list ahead of their Serie A fixture against Fiorentina, deepening the crisis for the reigning champions.
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Attributed to original sourceNapoli full-back Leonardo Spinazzola didn’t train with the rest of the team today because of a mild strain in the hamstring of his right thigh and will miss Sunday’s away game at Fiorentina.
Napoli continue to struggle with injuries as Italian left-back Spinazzola has added to the list of unavailable players for their next match against Fiorentina.
Spinazzola injury concern for Napoli NAPLES, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 13: Leonardo Spinazzola of SSC Napoli during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Bologna FC at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on September 13, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images) Napoli said in a statement on Friday that the experienced defender didn’t train with the rest of the team today because of a mild strain in the hamstring of his right thigh.
According to several sources, including Il Mattino and Sky, this means the Italy international won’t be available when Napoli visit Fiorentina next Sunday at 12:30 CET [11:30 BST].
Frank Zambo Anguissa also continued to train separately, Napoli said, making him very unlikely to be eligible for the upcoming away game.
NAPLES, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 13: Massimiliano Allegri SSC Napoli head coach during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Bologna FC at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on September 13, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images) Alessandro Buongiorno, Luca Marianucci, Scott McTominay, Giovane, Alex Meret and Alisson Santos will also miss the trip to Florence.
Napoli returned to winning ways last weekend, beating Bologna 1-0 at the Stadio Maradona. The Partenopei had lost the previous three games across all competitions.
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What happened
Napoli's injury problems have worsened with Leonardo Spinazzola now sidelined, adding to an already depleted squad ahead of their Serie A clash with Fiorentina. The left-back's absence compounds the Italian champions' selection headaches as they look to manage a busy period in the domestic campaign. Multiple first-team players are reportedly unavailable, forcing the coaching staff to consider squad rotation and potential tactical adjustments for the upcoming fixture.
Chance analysis
Napoli are walking into a critical Serie A fixture against Fiorentina with their squad stretched thin, and Spinazzola's latest setback is a continuation of what has become a worrying pattern of fitness issues at the club. Defensive depth, already a concern, now faces another test as the Azzurri try to stay competitive on multiple fronts. How the coaching staff reorganizes the back line — and whether younger or less-frequently-used players are asked to step up — will be one of the defining subplots of this match.
Spinazzola's injury weakens Napoli's defensive options and compounds existing squad depth issues ahead of their Serie A match against Fiorentina.