Napoli v Olympiacos: Conte tests “Fab Four” in final friendly | OneFootball

Last act of the Azzurri's preseason. Antonio Conte's Napoli faces Olympiacos today at the Teofilo Patini Stadium (kick-off at 18:00) to close the long summer training camp that began in Dimaro.

Napoli-Olympiacos, last friendly of the training camp: Conte tests the “Fab Four” in Castel di Sangro

It will be the last opportunity to test tactics and players before the Serie A debut on August 23 against Sassuolo at the Mapei Stadium.

Fab Four on the field from the first minute

According to the indications from the day before, Conte might confirm the formula with the so-called Fab Four in midfield:

Anguissa, Lobotka, and McTominay (more on the left side)

De Bruyne in an advanced position supporting Lukaku

An “hybrid” formation between a 4-3-3 and a flexible 4-4-2, already tested in recent weeks, which the coach will evaluate in view of the league debut.

Goalkeeper choice: Meret or Milinkovic-Savic

The choice between Alex Meret and Vanja Milinkovic-Savic remains open. Conte clarified in a press conference that the season will see a rotation between the two goalkeepers:

“Milinkovic-Savic is here because we consider him an important goalkeeper, as is Meret. They will share the matches unless a clear difference in performance emerges.”

Absences and physical conditions

Alessandro Buongiorno will be absent, still recovering after surgery for groin pain at the beginning of July. The defender is expected to return steadily in the coming weeks.

A high-level test

Olympiacos, a third-tier opponent in the Champions League, presents with a competitive squad, enriched by the additions of Strefezza and Valbuena. For Napoli, it will be a challenging test both technically and athletically.

Where to watch the match

The match will be broadcast on pay-per-view on Sky Primafila, DAZN, and OneFootball at a cost of 9.99 euros. A live text commentary with extensive pre and post-match coverage will also be provided by reporters from Castel di Sangro.

The Azzurri's preseason

Napoli-Arezzo 0-2

Napoli-Catanzaro 2-1

Napoli-Brest 1-2

Napoli-Casertana 1-1

Napoli-Girona 3-2

Napoli-Sorrento 4-0

Napoli-Olympiacos – August 14 at 18:00.

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