for win over Sassuolo following mother's death

Napoli offered a touching gesture to England U21 midfielder Nathaniel Chalobah, after the player had to return home following the death of his mother.

The club staged a minute's silence ahead of the game against Sassuolo on Saturday, and dedicated their win to the player.

And the club also tweeted their condolences after the game, which finished 3-1, saying that the club was close to the player during his grieving.

The Napoli players and their Sassuolo counterparts stand for a minute's silence before their game

Dear Nat, we are all very sad to hear about the death of your dear mother.@chalobah — Official SSC Napoli (@sscnapoli) January 16, 2016

Manager Maurizio Sarri dedicated his team's win to Chalobah, whose mother had died the day before

The club account wrote: 'Dear Nat, we are all saddened by the death of your beloved mother.

'#SSCNapoli is close to you in this time of great sorrow.'

The club's manager Maurizio Sarri also spoke of his sadness for the 21-year-old after the win, describing him as a 'wonderful lad'

Gonzalo Higuain scored twice to help Napoli come from behind as his side triumphed in Chalobah's absence

'It's a sad day. We dedicate the win to Nathaniel Chalobah, who lost his mother.' he said. 'The team was really shaken by what happened, he is a wonderful lad.'

Chalobah, who is on loan from Chelsea, has only played twice in the league since joining the club in September, both times as a late substitute.