Official: Napoli Confirm BonGiourno's Absence from Camp, Surgery Possible

Napoli has officially announced that Italian defender Alessandro Bonifazi will miss the pre-season camp for the new season, following medical examinations he underwent in recent days, marking an early setback for the team ahead of preparations under coach Massimiliano Allegri.

The club stated in its announcement that the diagnostic tests conducted on the player revealed the necessity for a specialized medical consultation to determine whether he will require surgical intervention on his right knee, following the emergence of physical issues in recent times.

The absence of Bonjiorno is a significant loss for Napoli at the start of their preparation period, especially since he is one of the key pillars in the backline, having participated in 42 matches across all competitions last season, before his physical issues worsened at the end of the season.

The coaching staff and medical team are awaiting the results of the specialist consultation to determine the player's final status. Resorting to surgery could mean several months on the sidelines, forcing Napoli to reassess their defensive options ahead of the new season.