SSC Napoli announces Mathías Olivera's injury and early return to Italy

SSC Napoli have announced that defender Mathías Olivera has been injured while on international duty with Uruguay.

The club has stated in a medical report that the tests undergone by the player revealed that he has suffered a tear in his right external obturator muscle.

Based on this, Mathías Olivera will return early to SSC Napoli's training center today, where he will start a rehabilitation program to recover from his injury.

SSC Napoli have not yet revealed the duration of Mathías Olivera's absence or his expected return date to the pitch.