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Napoli boss Luciano Spalletti FRACTURES his shoulder following 'accident' ahead of Champions League game against Liverpool... as he warns the Reds that the 'scream' of the Italian club's fans will 'reach Anfield'

Napoli manager Luciano Spalletti has fractured his shoulder ahead of his team's opening Champions League fixture against Liverpool.

The Reds, beaten by Real Madrid in last season's final, travel to Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Wednesday night.

But there was a new addition to Spalletti's managerial attire as he attended his pre-match press conference on Tuesday, as he cradled his right arm in a sling.

Napoli manager Luciano Spalletti revealed that he fractured his shoulder a couple of days ago

'I was involved in an accident on Sunday,' the Italian, 63, told reporters. 'I was here to oversee a training session for Salvatore Sirigu and Diego Demme.