A key Napoli footballer is at risk of missing an important match against Atalanta due to an injury

Napoli winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia may miss the Serie A match against Atalanta (March 30) due to a muscle injury.

Napoli confirms that Khvicha has been diagnosed with a hamstring injury. The player will miss at least one match for the Neapolitan team.

According to Sky Sport Italia, the Georgian footballer wants to play against Atalanta, but Napoli's medical staff advises the coaching staff not to risk the player's health.

Kvaratskhelia sustained the injury during Georgia's victory over Greece in the decisive playoff match for Euro 2024 qualification. The game was historic for Khvicha and his compatriots, marking the first time they qualified for the European Championship.

In the current season, the 23-year-old Georgian winger has scored 10 goals and provided 6 assists in 38 matches for the "Blues" in all competitions.

Napoli and Atalanta are neighbors and competitors in the league standings. Atalanta is in sixth place, while the reigning Italian champions are seventh and trailing by two points.