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Antonio Vergara sidelined for Napoli due to calf strain injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 3:45 PM

Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Antonio Vergara sidelined for Napoli due to calf strain injury

Summary

Antonio Vergara has sustained a calf strain following his first start for Italy during a UEFA Nations League match against Turkiye on October 5, 2026. After impressing previously, he limped off in the second half and underwent tests confirming a medium-grade lesion to the right soleus muscle. Napoli is now expected to be without his services for three to four weeks, complicating their injury situation further. Napoli coach Max Allegri is already managing several other injured players, though there is positive news as teammates Giovane, Leonardo Spinazzola, and goalkeeper Alex Meret returned to full training today.

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•Vergara diagnosed with a medium-grade calf strain injury.
•He impressed in his debut and previous match for Italy.
•Napoli expects him to miss three to four weeks.
•Max Allegri faces challenges with several other players injured.
•Some team members have returned to full training.

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3:45 PMYahoo Sports — Vergara injury for Italy means Napoli lose talent for 3-4 weeks

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Antonio Vergara has been diagnosed with a calf strain after his first start for Italy, so Napoli are expected to lose him for three to four weeks.The winger had impressed on his debut off the bench in...
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