Internal Sanction Leaves Napoli Without Winger Against Arsenal
Napoli winger Noa Lang has been omitted from the matchday squad to face Arsenal in tonight’s UEFA Champions League fixture following an internal disciplinary breach during training. The sanction requires the Dutch international to watch the match from the stands at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona before returning to squad training on September 11.
Max Allegri Enforces Standard Discipline Amid Escalating Napoli Squad Shortage
The decision removes another attacking option for head coach Max Allegri, who is already navigating a depleted roster. Sports director Giovanni Manna confirmed that Lang apologized to Allegri and his teammates after misbehaving during Wednesday’s training session, resolving the internal matter prior to kickoff.
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clubThe disciplinary ruling comes at a challenging juncture in Napoli‘s campaign, following consecutive Serie A defeats against Como and Inter Milan. The club’s selection options are further restricted by medical absences, with Scott McTominay recovering from heart surgery and Kevin De Bruyne sidelined alongside Andre Frank Zambo Anguissa, Alessandro Buongiorno, Luca Marianucci, and Giovane.
“Lang did not behave correctly yesterday, so he will watch the game with me in the stands. He apologised to his teammates and the coach, the lad understood his mistake, it is behind us and tomorrow he will return to being at our disposal.”
According to reporting from Sky Sport Italia.
