Napoli has announced that Billy Gilmour will undergo surgery on Monday to address a groin injury. The Scottish midfielder has been sidelined for the past month, missing crucial World Cup qualifiers against Greece and Denmark. Gilmour's absence adds to Napoli's midfield challenges, with Kevin De Bruyne and Frank Anguissa already out long-term.
Gilmour's surgery will take place in London, with Gennaro De Luca from Napoli's medical team accompanying him. This development was confirmed in a statement on Napoli's website. Meanwhile, Napoli is preparing for a significant clash against Roma at Stadio Olimpico on Sunday, aiming to overtake them in the standings.
Napoli recently secured a 2-0 victory over Qarabag in the Champions League. Antonio Conte
expressed satisfaction with his team's performance. "Napoli was not dead, so it's not about being alive," he stated. "It's about working and always giving everything we've got. " He emphasised the importance of effort in every game.
Roma's head coach, Gian Piero Gasperini, is looking forward to the challenge against Napoli. "We're eagerly anticipating the game against Napoli," he said. "To prepare well, you also have to play well. " Gasperini acknowledged Napoli's strength and highlighted the need for his team to perform at their best.
For Roma, Matias Soule is a player to watch. Soule has scored nine Serie A goals this season, including one in their last match against Cremonese. The Argentine aims to join Erik Lamela and Cengiz Under as non-Italian players reaching double figures for Roma before turning 23.
On the other hand, Matteo Politano is a key figure for Napoli. Despite attempting more shots without scoring than any other Serie A player this season (23), Politano has provided four assists against Roma. His last goal came against AC Milan in March.
Match Prediction and Statistics
The upcoming match between Napoli and Roma is predicted to end in a draw. Napoli remains unbeaten in 10 of their last 11 Serie A meetings with Roma (W6 D4). However, they have lost three of their last four away games without scoring from open play since September.
Roma has conceded only six goals this season, marking one of their best defensive starts in recent years. Despite this strong defence, they have won just two of their last nine home league meetings with Napoli (W2 D2 L5).
MEDICAL UPDATE Billy Gilmour will undergo surgery in London on Monday, accompanied by Gennaro De Luca from the club's medical staffOfficial SSC Napoli (@en_sscnapoli) November 29, 2025
OPTA Win Probability
| Team | Win Probability (%) |
|---|---|
| Roma | 37.1% |
| Draw | 30.3% |
| Napoli | 32.6% |
The statistics suggest a closely contested match between these Italian giants. Both teams are eager to prove themselves as top contenders this season.
