Olivera out for weeks after injury in Napoli win

Mathias Olivera was forced off the pitch in Napoli’s win over Monza and tests today confirmed a muscle injury for the left back.

The 26-year-old Uruguayan full back was forced to miss nine consecutive Serie A matches at the half-way point of the season after suffering painful knee injury, but he’s since returned to fitness and become a regular again under Francesco Calzona.

Napoli picked up a much-needed win in their Sunday afternoon league outing, flying to a 4-2 victory over Monza after goals from Victor Osimhen, Matteo Politano, Piotr Zielinski and Giacomo Raspadori. Olivera featured for 80 minutes being before forced off due to an apparent muscle injury.

Olivera injury

As announced today, Olivera underwent a round of medical tests today which confirmed a low-grade lesion to adductor muscle of his right thigh, an injury that’s expected to keep him out of action for Napoli for around two to three weeks.

The 26-year-old is therefore expected to miss the Partenopei’s upcoming games against Frosinone and Empoli, and it remains to be seen if he’ll be fit enough to take part in the clash with Roma on April 28^th.