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Injury concerns after McKennie, De Bruyne and Di Lorenzo substitutions in Juventus 2-0 Napoli

A turbulent Serie A clash between Juventus and Napoli on Sunday night saw three key players exit early with concerning injuries, complicating both sides’ already packed schedules. Napoli’s Kevin De Bruyne left with a sprained ankle, while Giovanni Di Lorenzo and Juventus’ Weston McKennie were both substituted at half-time due to adductor strains.

Juventus secured a 2-0 victory with second-half goals from Kerim Alajbegović and Jérémie Boga, but the departures of three starters—including two from Napoli’s midfield—raise questions about fitness for their next fixtures. Napoli face Porto in the Champions League and Lazio in Serie A within a week, while Juventus travel to AZ in the Europa League before a domestic showdown with Fiorentina.

The back-to-back games for both teams add urgency to the recovery timelines of the injured players, who are vital to their respective squads’ depth.

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