Napoli’s meeting with Roma at the Stadio Maradona brought an early concern for the home side, as Benoît Badiashile was forced off shortly after the interval with a muscle problem in his right thigh.
Key takeaways
- Badiashile’s match ended in the 52nd minute against Roma.
- The Napoli defender appeared to suffer an issue involving the quadriceps of his right thigh.
- He showed immediate discomfort and called for assistance from captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo and the Napoli bench.
- Sam Beukema replaced the Frenchman after the injury.
- Medical tests are scheduled in the coming hours to establish the seriousness of the problem.
A forced change early in the second half
The former Chelsea defender had started the Roma fixture at the Maradona, but could not continue long into the second half. Within minutes of the restart, he went down in visible pain and the concern was quickly apparent among his team-mates.
Di Lorenzo and Napoli’s staff were alerted as Badiashile struggled with the injury. The initial indication is a muscular complaint in the quadriceps area of his right leg, although the club will need the results of further examinations before placing a timeframe on any absence.
Beukema steps in as Napoli await clarity
Beukema was introduced in Badiashile’s place, giving Napoli an immediate defensive adjustment during a significant afternoon against Roma.
The next steps will be determined by instrumental tests, which Badiashile is due to undergo shortly. For Napoli, the wait is now for a precise diagnosis and an understanding of whether the 52-minute substitution will affect the defender’s availability in the weeks ahead.
