Lobotka injured, leaves the pitch in tears

Napoli midfielder Stanislav Lobotka suffered an ankle injury in the first half of the Serie A match against Monza. In the 15th minute, Ricardo Mangas fell onto him, trapping Lobotka's foot underneath and twisting his ankle.

The Slovakia international was carried off the pitch on a stretcher, almost in tears. Scotland international Billy Gilmour came on to replace him.

According to Sky Sport Italia and Gazzetta, the experienced midfielder was taken to hospital immediately to have his injury assessed and an X-ray was carried out. No official statement on the player's condition has been made yet.

Lobotka has played eight Serie A matches this season under Massimiliano Allegri, scoring one goal in those games. How the injury will affect Napoli for the rest of the season is now a matter of concern.

Allegri was not in the dugout this evening. The coach is serving the first of a two-match ban.