Napoli will face Inter Milan this weekend, with Antonio Conte hoping star striker Rasmus Hojlund can overcome injury in time to feature.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, the Danish ace is facing a race against time to make the matchday squad.

In addition to Rasmus Hojlund, Napoli must deal with several other high-profile absences.

Indeed, long-serving midfielder Stanislav Lobotka is not in contention, as he is still recovering from a muscle injury.

Furthermore, starting center-back Amir Rrahmani remains on the sidelines with a thigh issue.

Hojlund Faces Race Against Time to Feature in Napoli vs Inter Milan Clash

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NAPLES, ITALY – OCTOBER 01: Rasmus Hojlund of SSC Napoli during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD2 match between SSC Napoli and Sporting Clube de Portugal at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on October 01, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

Before joining Napoli late in the summer, Hojlund was on Inter Milan’s radar.

However, the Nerazzurri opted against signing the former Manchester United flop.

As a result, the 22-year-old moved to Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on loan with an obligation to buy.

Moreover, Romelu Lukaku’s long-term injury was the primary reason for his arrival.

With Lukaku still in the treatment room, losing Hojlund for this high-stakes clash would be a massive blow for Napoli.

Backup striker Lorenzo Lucca has been struggling in the early stages of the season.

The Italian center-forward picked up a red card in Tuesday’s 6-2 defeat at PSV Eindhoven.