Napoli v Pisa: Conte aims to overtake Juventus at the Maradona | OneFootball

The fourth round of Serie A concludes this evening with Napoli-Pisa, a match that could give Antonio Conte the solo lead in the standings. After Juventus' draw against Verona, the Azzurri have the opportunity to surpass the Bianconeri and remain the only team with a perfect score.

Napoli-Pisa, a chance for Conte to take the lead: the opportunity to overtake Juventus at the Maradona

The penalty converted by Orban at the Bentegodi stopped Juventus at 1-1, giving Napoli a precious opportunity. With a victory at the Maradona, the Italian champions would pull ahead of Milan and Roma (both at 9 points) and lead the standings alone.

Conte, however, preaches caution: “Every match is unique, and we cannot afford to underestimate anyone.” After the setback in the Champions League against Manchester City, the Azzurri coach is looking for immediate redemption in the league.

Pisa, a mandatory challenge

Alberto Gilardino's Pisa arrives at the Maradona with only one point in the standings, the result of a draw obtained in Bergamo against Atalanta. The Tuscans are last together with Lecce and need a positive result to lift their spirits.

Gilardino knows it: “We are challenging the Italian champions, but we will try to play with courage.”

Probable line-ups

Napoli (3-4-2-1): Meret; Buongiorno, Rrahmani, Juan Jesus/Beukema; Di Lorenzo, Anguissa, Lobotka, Spinazzola/Olivera; Kvaratskhelia, Politano; Lucca.

Pisa (3-5-2): Scuffet; Calabresi, Raul Albiol, Caracciolo; Esteves, Aebischer, Hojholt, Marin, Angori; Meister/Nzola, Moreo.

Conte is expected to confirm most of the lineup seen in the Champions League, with some decisions to be made in defense and on the left flank. Upfront, confidence is placed in Lorenzo Lucca. Gilardino, on the other hand, is considering Lusuardi or Bonfanti in defense and the Meister-Nzola dilemma in attack.

Kick-off and referee assignment

The Napoli-Pisa match will be played at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium, starting at 20:45. The match will be officiated by Crezzini.

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