Napoli Faces Lecce Test Without Injured De Bruyne, Conte Confirms Lineup
Lecce, Italy – Napoli travels to the Via Del Mare stadium on Tuesday, October 28th, for a 6:30 PM CET Serie A clash against Lecce, seeking to build on their recent victory over Inter. the match presents a challenge for coach Antonio Conte, who must navigate the fixture without key midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, sidelined for several months due to injury. Napoli currently sits with 18 points in the league standings, while Lecce occupies 16th place with 6 points after a recent 3-2 loss to Udinese.
This match is crucial for Napoli as they aim to maintain momentum following their meaningful win against Inter, solidifying their position in the Serie A title race. For Lecce, the game represents a vital possibility to climb out of the relegation zone and gain crucial points. A win for Napoli would further establish Conte’s tactical approach, while a victory for Lecce could signal a turning point in their season.
Conte has announced a 4-3-3 formation for the match, with Milinkovic-Savic in goal. The defense will consist of Di Lorenzo, Beukema, Juan Jesus, and Olivera. Anguissa, Gilmour, and McTominay will form the midfield trio, supporting the attacking line of Politano, lucca, and Lang.
Elmas is a potential replacement for either Anguissa or McTominay, while Hojlund and Rrahmani have been included in the squad.
Napoli’s Starting XI: Milinkovic-Savic; Di Lorenzo, beukema, Juan Jesus, Olivera; Anguissa, gilmour, McTominay; Politano, Lucca, Lang.
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