Image: Serie A: Napoli vs. Juventus: Probable line-ups and where to watch on TV
The highly anticipated clash between Napoli and Juventus dominates Serie A this Sunday, with both teams navigating significant injury problems ahead of the match at the Stadio Maradona. This is the first time these two giants will face each other, making it a crucial encounter.
Napoli’s Midfield Crisis
Napoli are facing a serious midfield injury crisis, with key players including Kevin De Bruyne, Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa, Stanislav Lobotka, and Billy Gilmour unavailable. This opens the door for Eljif Elmas to start alongside Scott McTominay in the centre of the park. Antonio Vergara is the only alternative available from the bench.
Juventus’ Defensive Concerns
Meanwhile, Juventus is battling their own injury issues at the back. Federico Gatti suffered an injury during Tuesday’s Coppa Italia victory against Udinese and is expected to miss the game. Coupled with Bremer and Daniele Rugani’s unavailability, Pierre Kalulu and Lloyd Kelly are anticipated to form the defensive core. Teun Koopmeiners is set to return to the back three.
Probable Line-Ups
Napoli (3-4-3): Milinkovic-Savic; Beukema, Rrahmani, Buongiorno; Di Lorenzo, Elmas, McTominay, Olivera; Neres, Hojlund, Lang
Juventus (3-4-2-1): Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Kelly, Koopmeiners; McKennie, Locatelli, Miretti, Cambiaso; Conceicao, Yildiz; David
Where to Watch
Football fans in the UK can tune in to witness the action live on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sport 4. Online viewers can access the match via Discovery+. US supporters are advised to tune in through Paramount+. Football Italia’s Liveblog will provide comprehensive pre-match build-up, live in-game coverage, and post-match analysis.
Kick-off is scheduled for 19:45 GMT (20:45 CET).
Fuente: https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/serie-napoli-vs-juventus-probable-093000955.html