Manolas back in training, but Napoli’s injury crisis continues ahead of Leicester

Kostas Manolas’ return to training has given Luciano Spalletti a needed boost ahead of the Europa League clash with Leicester City, as the injury crisis continues at Napoli.

Fabian Ruiz and Lorenzo Insigne missed out against Atalanta last time and are not back in training ahead of the big game against Leicester in Naples.

Club medic Raffaele Canonico confirmed the duo are not seriously injured but struggle with fatigue and skipped training on Wednesday.

Manolas’ situation at Napoli changed by Koulibaly’s injury?

Zambo Anguissa was not back against Atalanta either and has aimed for a return against Empoli in Serie A on December 12, meaning the former Fulham midfielder won’t play against the Premier League side.

Anguissa and Victor Osimhen suffered injuries in Napoli’s 3-2 defeat to Inter in Serie A and the latter underwent surgery to repair multiple fractures in his face.

The Nigeria striker has thus been ruled out until after the Africa Cup of Nations and was later followed by Senegal defender Kalidou Koulibaly.

The centre-back suffered a strain to the left femoral bicep and has been ruled out until 2022, meaning Spalletti has been looking for different solutions.

Kostas Manolas has been out with a stomach problem, but returned to training with the rest of the group today.

The Greek defender, who could do with a rare opportunity to play for the Partenopei, should thus be in contention ahead of the decisive game against the Foxes.

Napoli are third in Group C with seven points from five games and sit one point behind Brendan Rodgers’ side ahead of the direct clash for a place in the last 16.

Only a win would be enough to see the Azzurri through to the knockout stages, as Legia Warsaw sit bottom with six points.

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