A muscle injury has ruled Napoli midfielder Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa out for the upcoming Serie A clash against Inter Milan.

Napoli released an official statement on Tuesday to reveal the Cameroon international’s injury problem.

Indeed, Anguissa underwent further medical checks at the Pineta Grande Hospital after sustaining a muscle injury last weekend.

The former Fulham star felt pain toward the end of Napoli’s 2-1 league defeat at newcomers Como.

However, no one expected him to skip Saturday’s pivotal fixture at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.

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Additional checks showed a lesion of the soleus muscle of Anguissa’s right leg.

Therefore, he’ll watch the game from the stands.

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GENOA, ITALY – DECEMBER 21: Frank Anguissa of Napoli greets the crowd after the Serie A match between Genoa and Napoli at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on December 21, 2024 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Simone Arveda/Getty Images)

Meanwhile, manager Antonio Conte has lost a vital midfield piece ahead of a season-defining showdown in Naples.

Replacing Anguissa won’t be simple.

Indeed, the 29-year-old has been omnipresent for the Partenopei this season.

Before coming off the bench against Como, he had started all 25 previous Serie A games under Conte.

As such, Anguissa’s absence comes as a significant boost for Inter.