Napoli consider formation switch against Torino: Neres or Lang to start? | OneFootball

Antonio Conte is considering a possible tactical change for the match against Torino. Lobotka’s absence opens up new scenarios in midfield and attack.

Napoli, idea to change formation against Torino: Neres or Lang from the start?

Possible tactical changes at Napoli ahead of Saturday’s clash with Torino. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, coach Antonio Conte is evaluating some adjustments to the starting lineup, also based on the return of the internationals and the confirmed absences in the squad.

From today, in fact, the players involved with their national teams are returning to Castel Volturno, but the group will only be complete on Thursday. Consequently, Conte will have just two actual working days to prepare for the league trip. A factor that could influence his tactical choices and the players he fields.

Midfield emergency: Gilmour in for Lobotka

In the middle of the park, Stanislav Lobotka will be missing, still dealing with a muscle problem. Playmaking duties will be entrusted to Billy Gilmour, the natural alternative to the Slovak, who showed good form with Scotland during the international break.

“The Slovak will be replaced by Gilmour, the natural alternative, who appeared in good condition with his Scotland and scored the only goal of his club career in the only other match he started this year, against Pisa,” writes La Gazzetta dello Sport.

Gilmour is therefore ready to take the helm, in a match that promises to be demanding physically as well, considering Juric’s Torino’s intensity.

Two possible systems: 4-1-4-1 or 4-3-3

Conte is reportedly weighing two tactical options to face the Granata. The 4-1-4-1, already tested at the start of this season, remains the reference base. However, a return to 4-3-3, already tried with good results in the game against Genoa, is not ruled out.

If the coach were to opt for the front three, the chances of seeing either David Neres or Noa Lang start would increase significantly. Both are competing for a starting spot on the wing, with the possibility of lining up alongside Kvaratskhelia and Osimhen in attack.

Neres and Lang battling for the flank

The choice will depend heavily on the physical condition of the two players and the type of game Conte wants to set up. Neres, used sparingly so far, guarantees flair and unpredictability in one-on-one situations, while Lang offers greater balance and dynamism in pressing.

With the calendar then bringing the Champions League against PSV Eindhoven and Inter at the Maradona, energy management will be crucial. For this reason, rotation on the wings seems more than likely.

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