Napoli concerned as Zambo Anguissa suffers injury on Cameroon duty

Napoli are facing a fresh injury worry after midfielder Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa sustained a muscle problem while training with the Cameroon national team.

The Serie A Player of the Month for October was forced to withdraw from Tuesday’s training session in what reports described as an “intense” workout.

Italian outlets La Gazzetta dello Sport and Calciomercato.com revealed that Anguissa picked up an unspecified muscular injury, raising fears of a potential layoff.

Team officials in Cameroon have yet to confirm the severity of the problem, but local reports suggest the midfielder will undergo medical assessments within hours to determine the extent of the damage.

Early indications point to him missing Thursday’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against DR Congo in Yaoundé.

The setback has also left Napoli manager Antonio Conte concerned ahead of the club’s upcoming Serie A fixture against Atalanta on November 22.

Anguissa has been central to Napoli’s midfield under Conte, providing balance and strength in transition during their recent unbeaten run.

His absence would represent a major blow for the Italian side, already battling to maintain consistency following an injury-hit start to the campaign.

Conte is expected to monitor developments closely, as the club medical team maintains contact with Cameroon’s staff regarding the player’s condition.

Reports indicate that Anguissa’s teammate Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting also sustained a knock during the same training session, compounding the Indomitable Lions’ injury concerns before a crucial international window.

Anguissa, 29, has been one of Napoli’s most reliable performers since joining from Fulham, playing a pivotal role in their title-winning campaign and subsequent European exploits.

The club will hope the issue proves minor, with tests expected to clarify the timeline for his recovery.