A tough blow for Antonio Conte ahead of the coming weeks. Napoli will have to do without Neres for an extended period: the Portuguese winger has decided to undergo ankle surgery to speed up his recovery time.

According to Il Mattino, the departure for London took place this morning and the player is said to have chosen the Wellington Hospital, the same medical facility that Gilmour turned to. The decision was made after some hesitation, with the aim of accelerating his recovery through surgery.

The recovery time remains difficult to determine precisely, but estimates suggest at least two months of absence. A significant loss for the Neapolitans, who will have to do without one of the attacking wingers available to the Salento coach during an important phase of the season.