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Scott McTominay giving himself treatment during Genoa vs. Napoli<\/p>\n


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The first half of Napoli\u2019s match against Genoa was controversial and action-packed, to say the least.<\/p>\n

After a lengthy early VAR intervention, Genoa took the lead through a Malinovsky penalty, within the first three minutes of the match.<\/p>\n

However, it did not take long for Napoli to turn things around.<\/p>\n

You can follow the second half, and all of today\u2019s Serie A news and action, on our Live Blog.<\/p>\n

Napoli comeback as Conte fumes with McTominay injury<\/h2>\n

Rasmus Hojlund pulled a goal back in the 20th minute, before a moment of madness.<\/p>\n

Scott McTominay required treatment and asked Hojlund to hand him the \u2018magic spray\u2019 from the staff, so that the Scot would not have to leave the pitch.<\/p>\n

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After a quick spray, the former Manchester United man ended up scoring, before hobbling and signalling to the bench that he needs to come off.<\/p>\n

At this point, an exasperated Antonio Conte turned to his bench and said \u201cI\u2019ll have to play in a minute!\u201d<\/p>\n

It is the latest in a number of serious injury blows for Conte\u2019s side, that has left them struggling and relying on the very lower tiers of their squad depth.<\/p>\n

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