Napoli, instant chance for Hojlund: possible debut in Florence | OneFootball

Antonio Conte seems determined not to waste time and, according to reports from Gazzetta dello Sport, is considering the possibility of immediately fielding Rasmus Hojlund in Saturday's match between Fiorentina and Napoli. A choice that could be surprising, considering that the coach usually prefers to give newcomers a few days to settle in before starting them.

Hojlund Ready to Launch: Conte Considers Debut Against Fiorentina

The young Dane, called up by the national team for a match in Greece tomorrow night, will return to the club by Tuesday. Between that moment and the match at the Franchi, he will have four training sessions available to settle into the role contested by Lorenzo Lucca, another promising forward. The week of work thus becomes crucial: Conte will be able to assess Hojlund's physical condition, his ability to quickly learn the team's tactics, and his adaptation to the already established offensive dynamics.

According to reports, the chances of the Dane being immediately employed are significant. His tendency to attack depth and move on the flanks can indeed be valuable for a Napoli that loves to play wide and exploit spaces behind opposing defenses. Conte, known for his philosophy of favoring those who are in better physical and mental shape, will decide only at the end of the week of training whether to entrust the young player with the role of offensive terminal. If Hojlund manages to impress, he would be called upon to inject fresh impetus into the offensive maneuver, just as happened last year in Napoli's match in Florence, when the team managed to prevail despite absences and difficulties, consolidating authority and cohesion. The Dane's debut could thus represent an important additional card for Conte, ready to launch his new arrow forward from the Tuscan away game.

Andrea Alati

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