Napoli: Rrahmani and Juan Jesus to start at Milan, Buongiorno out | OneFootball

Napoli is preparing for the big match at San Siro against Milan, and the defensive duo Rrahmani-Juan Jesus will be the guarantee of solidity for the Azzurri's rearguard.

Napoli, defensive duo Rrahmani-Juan Jesus ready for Milan: Buongiorno out

The Gazzetta dello Sport confirms: barring surprises, this will be the lineup chosen by Antonio Conte to replace Alessandro Buongiorno, almost certainly absent due to a strain in his left thigh suffered against Pisa.

No drama for Conte

According to the journalists' reconstruction, despite Buongiorno's absence, there is no alarm in the Azzurri staff. Juan Jesus, a veteran of the group and a pillar of the last two championships, is considered a certainty by the coach. The Brazilian indeed received a summer renewal precisely for his role as a leader in the locker room and on the field.

In the same way, Amir Rrahmani is fully recovered from his right thigh injury and will start training regularly with the group today, consolidating the starting defensive duo.

A reliable duo

Rrahmani and Juan Jesus have played a key role in the two championships won by Napoli, both with Spalletti and in the last season. Their experience and reliability in the defensive phase represent a security for Conte, who can also count on Beukema and Marianucci as quality alternatives if necessary.

The team context

With Buongiorno almost certainly out, Napoli's defense in Milan will consist of Rrahmani and Juan Jesus, while the rest of the team will see the return from the start of other pillars like Anguissa and Lobotka. The team will resume training today at Castel Volturno, in preparation for the away match at San Siro and the subsequent commitments in the championship and Champions League.

Conte can therefore face the challenge with Milan with confidence, relying on an experienced defensive duo and quality alternatives ready to step in.

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