Lobotka injury: Napoli star stretchered off in tears

Lobotka injury: Napoli star stretchered off in tears Napoli midfielder Stanislav Lobotka suffered a suspected ankle injury in the first half of a Serie A match against Monza and was stretchered off in tears. Napoli star Lobotka suffered a suspected ankle injury in the 15th minute of an away Serie A match at Monza. Why Lobotka was subbed off during Monza vs. Napoli ITALY – OCTOBER 28: Stanoslav Lobotka of SSC Napoli leaves the pitch on a stretcher during the Serie A match between AC Monza and SSC Napoli at U-Power Stadium on October 28, 2026 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Pier Marco Tacca/Getty Images) The Slovakia international was stretchered off, practically in tears. He was particularly unlucky as Ricardo Mangas fell on him, and his ankle got caught underneath and twisted badly. Scotland international Billy Gilmour replaced him. As reported by Sky Sport Italia and Gazzetta , the experienced midfielder was quickly taken to the hospital for X-rays to assess his injury. NAPLES, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 13: Stanislav Lobotka of SSC Napoli celebrates after scoring his side first goal during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Bologna FC at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on September 13, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images) Lobotka has scored one goal in eight Serie A appearances under Massimiliano Allegri this season. Tonight, the Tuscan tactician is not on the dug-out, serving the first of a two-game ban. You can follow Monza-Napoli live, as well as live updates from Genoa-Juventus, on the Football Italia LIVEBLOG.