Napoli winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will endure a spell on the sidelines after suffering a sprain in his right knee, the Serie A club said on Tuesday.

The Georgian sustained the injury in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Lazio in Serie A, with Napoli stating that he has already begun his rehabilitation.

While the club has not confirmed the likely duration of his absence, Italian media reported that recovery from such injuries typically takes up to four weeks.

This season, Kvaratskhelia has contributed five goals and three assists in 15 Serie A appearances for Napoli, who are second in the Serie A table.

They trail leaders Atalanta – who are on a nine-match winning run in all competitions – by two points, while third-placed Inter are one point behind the Partenopei with a game in hand.