Super Cup, Napoli chase the final: Conte faces Milan to end their crisis | OneFootball

Erase the residue of the last two defeats, reset the mind, and reach the final. It’s a mission with no alternatives for Antonio Conte’s Napoli, who are set to play on Thursday evening (8:00 PM local time) at the “King Saud University Stadium” for the Italian Super Cup semifinal. Facing them is Massimiliano Allegri’s Milan, looking for a repeat win this season against the Azzurri. Whoever wins will secure a spot in the final against the winner of Inter-Bologna.

The Probable Lineups in Riyadh: Napoli with a 3-4-2-1, Spinazzola and Hojlund starting. Allegri launches the Leao-Pulisic duo

At Napoli, as highlighted by TuttoNapoli, there will be no experiments, only room for certainties. Antonio Conte chooses continuity to get out of this rough patch, confirming the tactical setup that has provided balance up until a few weeks ago. The formation will be the tried-and-tested 3-4-2-1. The most important news comes from midfield: Stanislav Lobotka regains control of the midfield from the first minute. The Slovak will partner with McTominay, reestablishing the starting duo. On the flanks, Di Lorenzo is untouchable on the right, while on the left Spinazzola is ahead in the battle with Olivera for a starting spot. In defense, in front of Milinkovic-Savic, the trio will be Beukema, Rrahmani, and Buongiorno. Up front, faith is placed in the light and fast trident: Neres and Lang will support central striker Hojlund. On the bench: Romelu Lukaku finally returns. The Belgian, recovered after a long layoff, will start from the bench alongside the returning Juan Jesus and Gutierrez, representing a key weapon to be used during the match.

On the Rossoneri side, Massimiliano Allegri relies on the 3-5-2 but still has to resolve the last doubts related to injuries. The main question concerns the defense: Gabbia came off injured in the last match and remains highly doubtful; if he can’t play, De Winter is ready to complete the backline with Tomori and Pavlovic in front of Maignan. In midfield, Fofana is close to recovery and challenges Loftus-Cheek, while the certainties are Rabiot and, above all, Luka Modric, the playmaker of the Rossoneri’s game. On the wings will be Saelemaekers and Bartesaghi. In attack, the Livorno coach regains his star: Rafa Leao should reclaim a starting spot to partner with Pulisic.

PROBABLE LINEUPS NAPOLI (3-4-2-1): Milinkovic-Savic; Beukema, Rrahmani, Buongiorno; Di Lorenzo, Lobotka, McTominay, Spinazzola; Neres, Lang; Hojlund. Coach: Antonio Conte.

MILAN (3-5-2): Maignan; Tomori, De Winter, Pavlovic; Saelemaekers, Fofana, Modric, Rabiot, Bartesaghi; Pulisic, Leao. Coach: Massimiliano Allegri.

Andrea Alati

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