Napoli, Champions League night: Conte backs Politano, opts for 3-4-2-1 | OneFootball

Napoli returns to the European stage. Tomorrow at the Maradona, Qarabag arrives for the fifth day of the Champions League, an appointment that Antonio Conte's team cannot afford to miss. The Azzurri are seeking a significant victory, useful for revitalizing their position in the group and regaining momentum after fluctuating weeks.

Napoli, Conte confirms the 3-4-2-1: formation changes

According to reports from Sky Sport, Conte is inclined to confirm his 3-4-2-1, the same setup that the coach has shaped since his arrival. Matteo Politano will return from the start, having initially been benched against Atalanta to rest. The competition for the attacking midfield sees either Lang or Neres likely to be left out: only one of the two will accompany Hojlund and Politano from the start. No surprises in defense: Sam Beukema is confirmed, now a regular starter alongside Buongiorno and Rrahmani. On the flanks, there will be Di Lorenzo, while on the left, the duel between Gutierrez and Olivera remains open, with the former slightly favored. In midfield, the pair Lobotka–McTominay will operate, providing balance and physicality to the play.

This is the current lineup hypothesis: Napoli (3-4-2-1) – Milinkovic-Savic; Beukema, Buongiorno, Rrahmani; Di Lorenzo, Lobotka, McTominay, Gutierrez (Olivera); Politano, Hojlund, Neres (Lang).

Andrea Alati

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