Napoli midfielder Piotr Zielinski tested negative for COVID but didn’t train after suffering respiratory problems in the 1-0 defeat to Empoli. The Poland international reportedly aims to be ready for Milan on Sunday.
The Partenopei are preparing for the big game against Milan on Sunday and are hoping to recover the Poland international, who asked to come off during the match against Empoli.
Zielinski suffered from respiratory problems and Luciano Spalletti confirmed in the post-match interview that he was brought off ‘to avoid other problems’.
Napoli midfielder Zielinski goes off with respiratory problems
Napoli have confirmed the midfielder ‘tested negative for coronavirus’ but was not training due to tracheitis.
Sky Sport Italia reports Zielinski is now aiming to be ready for the match against the Rossoneri on December 19.
Fabian Ruiz is currently out with flu symptoms, while Lorenzo Insigne worked with a personal programme in the gym.
Kalidou Kouliably also underwent personalised work in the gym and on the pitch, while Victor Osimhen continues to work separately.
Stanislav Lobotka underwent therapies and continued with personalised work, while Mario Rui underwent work to help his problems with muscle fatigue.
Napoli arrive after a run of one win in the last six Serie A games, and back-to-back defeats against Atalanta and Empoli.
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