Former Paris Saint-Germain and Napoli forward Ezequiel Lavezzi has spoken candidly about his mental health struggles, detailing his admission to a psychiatric clinic following his retirement from professional football. The 2014 World Cup finalist revealed that close friend Lionel Messi and the birth of his son were vital in his recovery.
Massimiliano Allegri has confirmed that the late injury scare involving Kevin De Bruyne was merely a cramp following a narrow victory over Bologna in Serie A today. The Napoli manager eased fears surrounding his star midfielder while also praising his squad for their anger and determination to secure their first home win of the current domestic campaign.