Napoli faces injury crisis as Badiashile becomes 12th sidelined player

SSC Napoli is facing a significant injury crisis, with Benoit Badiashile becoming the 12th player to suffer an injury this season. The French defender was forced to leave the pitch during the Napoli-Roma match due to a muscular issue.

Reports indicate the injury affects the same muscle and leg that caused seven previous absences during his time at Monaco and Chelsea. While a definitive diagnosis is expected within 48 hours, early indications suggest Badiashile may miss several upcoming fixtures, including matches against Monza, Porto, Juventus, and Lazio, potentially returning only after the international break.

Badiashile joins a growing list of unavailable players under manager Massimiliano Allegri, which includes Alisson Santos, David Neres, Costantino Favasuli, and Alessandro Buongiorno. The club has seen a total of 12 players sidelined this season, including those who have since recovered such as Matias Olivera, Andre Zambo-Anguissa, and Scott McTominay.