Napoli midfielder Allan ruled out for three weeks

Napoli's Allan celebrates after scoring against AC Milan during their Italian Serie A soccer match at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, October 4, 2015. REUTERS/Giorgio Perottino Picture Supplied by Action Images

(Reuters) - Napoli midfielder Allan is expected to be out for three weeks after picking up an adductor muscle injury during Sunday's 3-1 win at Chievo Verona, the Serie A club said on Monday (www.sscnapoli.it).

Brazilian Allan, 26, will miss the Champions League last 16 second-leg match against Real Madrid on March 7, and games against AS Roma in Serie A and Juventus in the Italian Cup semi-finals.