Napoli's Politano contracts COVID

Napoli have announced their winger Matteo Politano has tested positive for COVID, Report informs, citing foreign media.

“SSC Napoli inform that Matteo Politano has tested positive for Covid-19 following a test carried out yesterday,” a club statement read.

“The player, who has had both doses of the vaccine, is asymptomatic and is self-isolating at his home.”

Politano, 28, has played 16 games across all competitions this season, scoring two goals and delivering four assists.

The Partenopei visit Inter in a key Serie A clash on Sunday at 17.00 UK time.

Hirving Lozano is expected to start in Napoli’s attack with Victor Osimhen and Lorenzo Insigne.

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