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Napoli's Buongiorno may require knee surgery, missing pre-season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 12:20 PM

Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Napoli's Buongiorno may require knee surgery, missing pre-season

Summary

Napoli announced that Alessandro Buongiorno will miss pre-season due to a knee injury. Tests showed his right knee has not fully healed, leading to the possibility of surgery. This injury adds to Napoli's defensive woes, already compounded by the release of Juan Jesus at the end of his contract. A consultation with a specialist is pending to determine the need for an operation, which could sideline Buongiorno for several months. He had previously missed games last season due to an adductor issue.

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Status Watch

•Alessandro Buongiorno sidelined from Napoli pre-season training.
•Knee injury may require surgery, pending specialist consultation.
•Buongiorno missed games last season due to an adductor issue.
•Napoli released Juan Jesus, increasing their defensive needs.
•Club acquired Buongiorno for €36.5 million in the summer of 2024.

Latest Updates

12:20 PMYahoo Sports — Napoli warning Buongiorno could need knee surgery

What they're saying

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There is bad news for Napoli, who announced Alessandro Buongiorno will miss pre-season due to a knee injury and could require surgery for a lengthy lay-off.The Partenopei are starting work with new co...
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