\n<\/p>\n
Antonio Conte will be unable to call upon Billy Gilmour for two-months as Napoli\u2019s injury crisis worsens.<\/strong><\/p>\n The Scottish international is set to miss over 15 matches for Napoli after picking-up a severe groin strain during the Partenopei\u2019s 0-0 stalemate with Como on November 1st.<\/p>\n Initial tests stated that Gilmour would make a full recovery during the Christmas period, however, the latest updates have revealed that his situation is worse than expected.<\/p>\n Gilmour may need to undergo surgery in the coming days and the operation would require at least two months of recovery time \u2013 ruling the Scot out until February 2026.<\/p>\n The 24-year-old has already missed Napoli\u2019s last four matches and this overall tally is expected to reach 20 before Gilmour makes a return to Napoli side.<\/p>\n This means that Gilmour will be unavailable for crucial league matches against Roma, Juventus and Inter, while also casting doubt over the Champions League Ro16 playoffs in mid-February.<\/p>\n Antonio Conte\u2019s squad has been bombarded with injuries during the 2025\/26 campaign, with Romelu Lukaku missing the entirety of the season so far.<\/p>\n The Belgian\u2019s replacement, Rasmus Hojlund, has failed to meet expectations and the Dane is set to be dropped in Napoli\u2019s upcoming Serie A clash against Roma.<\/p>\n Although Lukaku\u2019s absence has been an issue for Napoli, the Partenopei\u2019s biggest issue is the midfield roster \u2013 as the spine of the side is down to its bare bones.<\/p>\n Frank Anguissa and Kevin De Bruyne have been ruled out until the opening stages of 2026, meaning the Napoli manager only has three first-team options in the center of midfield.<\/p>\n Scott McTominay, Stanislav Lobotka and Eljif Elmas are Napoli\u2019s only senior options, meaning Conte will be pushing for some reinforcements during the January window.<\/p>\n Only having three players to call-upon in the center of midfield is a huge problem for Antonio Conte, especially as Napoli have deployed a 4-3-3 system this season.<\/p>\n This means Conte will be eyeing-up multiple midfield options at the beginning of 2026 and the Italian has identified Manchester United star, Kobbie Mainoo.<\/p>\n The English international has fell down the pecking-order at Old Trafford since Ruben Amorim took charge, as Mainoo is yet to start in the Premier League this season.<\/p>\n Napoli were close to bring the 20-year-old to Italy during the summer, as Mainoo handed in a loan request on the final day of the window \u2013 but United ended negotiations swiftly.<\/p>\n Since then, Mainoo\u2019s position in the Manchester United team has taken a bigger hit and the youngster is pushing for a temporary, or even permanent, move in January.<\/p>\n Another option for Anotnio Conte is Atalanta midfielder Ederson but the Brazilian has attracted Premier League interest and would prefer a move to England.<\/p>\n Atalanta are also looking to receive \u20ac50million for their star midfielder and Napoli are unwilling to match this price tag mid-way through the season.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nBilly Gilmour To Miss Majority Of 2025\/26 Campaign<\/h2>\n
Antonio Conte Prepares Emergency January Signing<\/h2>\n