McTominay: ‘Di Lorenzo one of the best captains I’ve experienced’ | OneFootball

Scott McTominay claims the return of Napoli defender Giovanni Di Lorenzo against Bologna is crucial. ‘He’s one of the best captains I’ve experienced, to be honest.’

It kicks off at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).

You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens on the Liveblog.

The Partenopei can lock down a top four finish with victory this evening, or risk being sucked back into the increasingly tense fight for Champions League qualification.

Kevin De Bruyne was ruled out by a clash of heads, which saw him require four stitches, but the good news is the return of Di Lorenzo.

The captain starts for his first appearance since suffering knee ligament damage against Fiorentina on January 31.

McTominay high praise for Di Lorenzo

NAPLES, ITALY – OCTOBER 25: Frank Zambo Anguissa of SSC Napoli celebrates after scoring his side third goal during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and FC Internazionale at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on October 25, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

“He’s such an important player, in the dressing room, on the pitch, we’ve missed him so much, for me he’s such a great captain, one of the best captains I’ve experienced, to be honest. He means that much to the team,” McTominay told DAZN Italia.

The former Manchester United midfielder has scored nine goals this season, if he nets again then he’ll become only the second Napoli midfielder in 90 years to score 10 Serie A goals in two consecutive seasons.

The only other player who achieved that was Marek Hamsik, so how does he feel potentially achieving that record and following in the footsteps of an icon like the Slovakian?

NAPLES, ITALY – APRIL 24: Scott McTominay of SSC Napoli celebrates after scoring his side first goal during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and US Cremonese at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on April 24, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

“I didn’t know before you told me. I don’t really concentrate on things like this, it’s a team game, it’s important to get the best out of everyone, the objective has got nothing to do with me, it’s about the team at all times,” insisted McTominay.