Napoli drop Lang for Arsenal clash over discipline

Noa Lang will watch Napoli's Champions League tie against Arsenal from the stands, not the bench.

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What happened. Napoli director Giovanni Manna said Noa Lang was left out of the squad for the Arsenal game because he did not behave correctly the day before, and he will watch from the stands.

• Lang apologized to teammates and coach.
• Manna says the incident is behind them.
• Lang will be available again tomorrow.

“Lang did not behave correctly yesterday, so he will watch the game with me in the stands.”

— Giovanni Manna

Napoli face an injury crisis and a tough Champions League test against Arsenal.

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