Lecce v Napoli, official line-ups: Di Francesco and Conte’s selections | OneFootball

This evening marks the start of the ninth day of Serie A, with the classic midweek round. Kicking things off will be Lecce-Napoli, taking to the field at the 'Via del Mare' at 6 PM. Antonio Conte is forced into a set formation due to the many injuries that have hit the squad, the latest being Kevin De Bruyne, who will be sidelined for the next 4 months.

The official line-ups for Lecce-Napoli

At 6 PM, Antonio Conte's Napoli will be guests at Lecce's 'Via del Mare', facing Eusebio Di Francesco's men, for the match valid for the ninth day of the championship. The Azzurri arrive with many unavailable players: Rrahmani, Lobotka, Hojlund, to which Neres, Meret, and De Bruyne have been added.

Antonio Conte returns to the 4-3-3 formation due to the injuries of Lobotka and De Bruyne in midfield. Milinkovic-Savic will be in goal, with the Buongiorno-Juan Jesus duo defending the goalkeeper. On the flanks, there will be Di Lorenzo and Olivera on the left, allowing Spinazzola to rest. In midfield, Gilmour will be in the center, with Elmas replacing McTominay, and Anguissa as the midfielders. In attack, Lang makes his starting debut, with Politano on the right and Lucca in the center.

In Lecce, Di Francesco chooses Camarda instead of Stulic at the center of the attack. The defense is confirmed, with Danilo Veiga and Gallo on the flanks and Tiago Gabriel and Gaspar in the center. In midfield, Coulibaly and Berisha alongside Ramadani. Supporting the 2008-born striker will be Pierotti and Banda.

Here are the official eleven for the match:

LECCE (4-3-3): Falcone, Veiga, Gaspar, Tiago Gabriel, Gallo; Coulibaly, Ramadani, Berisha; Pierotti, Camarda, Banda. Coach: Di Francesco

NAPOLI (4-3-3): Milinkovic-Savic; Di Lorenzo, Juan Jesus, Buongiorno, Olivera; Anguissa, Gilmour, Elmas; Politano, Lucca, Lang. Coach: Conte.

Francesco Landi

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