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Injured Napoli striker Milik hints at loan move

Arkadiusz Milik has suggested a loan switch from Napoli may help his recovery from a knee problem, with rumours suggesting Chievo as his likeliest destination.

The Poland international suffered a second serious knee injury in as many seasons last month, when he limped off after coming on as a substitute during the second half of a 3-2 win at SPAL.

"I don't rule out a loan to another club. It would be a quick way to recover to be at 100 per cent as soon as possible," Milik said in an interview on Polish television.

"I'll be ready to help my [Poland] team-mates at Russia 2018.

"I had my operation three weeks ago. The knee is still a bit swollen, and it hurts me sometimes, but I feel better every day and for the time being the rehabilitation is going well.

"I'll start doing pool exercises soon, then there will be a period of cardio work.

"In these situations the mentality is very important, the first two weeks were the hardest, but time has passed. I want to thank the people who support me with messages and photos."