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Napoli will not replace injured Buongiorno as he needs surgery

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 9:50 AM

Last updated Jul 22, 2026

Napoli will not replace injured Buongiorno as he needs surgery

Summary

Alessandro Buongiorno of Napoli is set to miss three to four months after requiring surgery for a partially torn meniscus. Despite this significant injury, Napoli has chosen not to seek an immediate replacement. Coach Massimiliano Allegri plans to implement a 4-3-3 formation and has welcomed back Rafa Marin and Luca Marianucci from loan spells. The club's primary target for a potential replacement is Federico Gatti of Juventus, though a deal remains uncertain as Juventus needs a substitute.

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Status Watch

•Buongiorno requires surgery and will be sidelined for three to four months.
•Napoli has opted not to acquire a replacement at this time.
•Allegri prefers a 4-3-3 formation for the upcoming season.
•Marin and Marianucci return to Napoli after successful loan spells.
•Federico Gatti is Napoli's main target if a replacement is pursued.

Latest Updates

9:50 AMYahoo Sports — Napoli Elect Not to Substitute Injured Buongiorno for Now

What they're saying

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Alessandro Buongiorno will indeed miss significant time, as he needs surgery, but Napoli haven’t put pedal to the metal to acquire any replacement for the time being, Tuttomercatoweb reports.More pr...
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