Bad David Neres news for Napoli, as star misses Inter battle

David Neres is out of the Napoli squad for tomorrow’s Scudetto showdown with Inter, as he has not recovered from an ankle injury.

It kicks off at San Siro on Sunday at 19.45 GMT (20.45 CET).

The Partenopei saw Neres limp off with an ankle issue last weekend during the 2-0 victory over Lazio, and he already missed the midweek 2-2 draw with Hellas Verona.

It was hoped he would recover in time to at least be on the bench in Milan tomorrow for this huge game in the title race.

However, Sky Sport Italia report the medical staff gave the thumbs down following the latest tests and Antonio Conte will have to do without the Brazilian.

It’s a blow for Napoli, who are still without Andre Frank Zambo Anguissa, Kevin De Bruyne, Billy Gilmour and Romelu Lukaku.

Noa Lang and Eljif Elmas are therefore again likely to complete the attack in support of Rasmus Hojlund, while Leonardo Spinazzola should return to the starting XI.

A major doubt remains between Juan Jesus and Alessandro Buongiorno in defence.