Bologna v Napoli: Italiano picks Dallinga, Conte trusts Elmas | OneFootball

At the Dall’Ara, the big Serie A match between Bologna and Napoli takes center stage. The Partenopei are looking to reclaim the top spot in the standings, while Bologna can take advantage of Juventus’ slip to temporarily catch up with Roma and Inter.

Bologna-Napoli, official lineups: Italiano chooses Dallinga, Conte relies on Elmas

The official lineups have been confirmed by the coaches: Conte fields the same 11 who played against Eintracht in the Champions League, while Italiano revolutionizes the attack compared to the Europa League.

The usual three-man midfield with Anguissa, Lobotka, and McTominay. Italiano relies on Orsolini and Dallinga

Official lineups

Bologna (4-2-3-1): Skorupski; Holm, Heggem, Lucumì, Miranda; Ferguson, Pobega; Orsolini, Odgaard, Rowe; Dallinga Coach: Italiano

Napoli (4-3-3): Milinkovic-Savic; Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Buongiorno, Gutierrez; Anguissa, Lobotka, McTominay; Politano, Hojlund, Elmas Coach: Conte

🔹 Conte’s choices

The Politano-Hojlund-Elmas trio is confirmed, Lobotka recovers and starts in midfield.

Four-man defense with Gutierrez again on the left.

Unavailable: De Bruyne, Gilmour, Meret, and Lukaku.

🔹 Italiano’s choices

In attack, Dallinga is preferred over Castro.

Behind the striker: Orsolini, Odgaard, and Rowe.

Miranda returns as a starter in defense, with Lykogiannis out (sent off Thursday in the Europa League).

In midfield: Pobega lines up alongside Ferguson.

🔹 Standings context

Napoli and Bologna both come from a midweek 0-0 draw, respectively against Eintracht Frankfurt and Brann.

Napoli has the chance to pull ahead of Milan (currently tied on points) while waiting for Roma and Inter.

Bologna can take advantage of Juventus being stuck on points to overtake them and temporarily catch up with the other Serie A giants.

🔹 Where to watch live

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ZONA DAZN, channel 214 Sky

Time: 15:00

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