Napoli v Pisa: Lucca starts, Meret and Juan Jesus return | OneFootball

Napoli is preparing to return to the league with the goal of putting behind them the European defeat against Manchester City. On Monday evening, at 8:45 PM, the Azzurri will host Alberto Gilardino’s Pisa at the Maradona in a late match that offers important points for the standings and for the team’s morale. According to Sport Mediaset, Antonio Conte intends to make significant changes compared to the eleven seen at the Etihad.

Conte considers the 4-3-3: room for Elmas and Neres, rest for Buongiorno and Hojlund

Between the posts, Alex Meret is expected to return after Milinkovic-Savic was preferred in the last two outings. In defense, a rest is planned for Alessandro Buongiorno, with Juan Jesus ready to step in alongside Beukema and Di Lorenzo. Olivera could be confirmed on the left, while Spinazzola is likely to start from the bench.

In midfield, a possible tactical change: Conte might leave out one among Anguissa, Lobotka, and McTominay to return to the 4-3-3. This solution would give Elmas a starting spot, with De Bruyne certain of his place after playing only a short stint in Manchester. Politano remains the favorite for the right wing, while on the left it could be Neres’ turn, now fully recovered and already glimpsed against City. In attack, the rotation of central strikers should reward Lorenzo Lucca: the young forward, after two consecutive games started by Hojlund, will have the chance to showcase himself in front of the Maradona crowd. The goal is to bring freshness to the attack and, above all, more effectiveness in front of goal.

For Conte, it will therefore be a match to approach with maximum concentration: Pisa, although newly promoted, has already shown they can trouble high-level opponents. The Azzurri coach is relying on squad rotation to manage energy and try to immediately bounce back with a league victory.

Andrea Alati

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