Udinese v Napoli, official line-ups: Conte starts Spinazzola from the off | OneFootball

The 15th matchday of Serie A heats up with the 3:00 PM clash between Udinese and Napoli, scheduled at the Dacia Arena.

Udinese-Napoli, official lineups: Conte brings Spinazzola back as a starter

An important match for both teams, with different objectives but the same need for consistency. The official lineups chosen by Kosta Runjaic and Antonio Conte have been announced.

Udinese, Runjaic sticks with the 3-5-2

The coach of the Friulian side is banking on defensive solidity and a packed midfield to contain Napoli’s attacking quality. Up front, the duo of Zaniolo and Davis gets the nod.

Udinese (3-5-2) Okoye; Kristensen, Kabasele, Solet; Zanoli, Piotrowski, Karlstrom, Ekkelenkamp, Bertola; Zaniolo, Davis.

Available: Nunziante, Sava, Padelli, Goglichidze, Lovric, Zarraga, Gueye, Palma, Bravo, Buksa, Ehizibue, Camara, Miller, Modesto. Coach: Runjaic.

Napoli, Conte sticks with the Neres-Hojlund-Lang trio

Antonio Conte confirms the 3-4-3 that has revitalized the Azzurri in recent weeks. Up front, full confidence in the attacking line of Neres, Hojlund, and Lang, while on the left flank Spinazzola returns as a starter, a key element for width and drive.

In midfield, balance and physicality with McTominay and Elmas, while in defense the trio is led by Buongiorno.

Napoli (3-4-3) Milinkovic Savic; Beukema, Rrahmani, Buongiorno; Di Lorenzo, McTominay, Elmas, Spinazzola; Neres, Hojlund, Lang.

Available: Contini, Ferrante, Gutierrez, Olivera, Politano, Vergara, Lucca, Mazzocchi, Marianucci, Ambrosino. Coach: Conte.

The tactical keys to the match

The match pits two similar systems against each other, but interpreted in different ways. Udinese will look for compactness and quick transitions, while Napoli will try to impose their tempo and attacking quality by exploiting the mobility of their front three and the drive from the flanks.

With these choices, Conte sends a clear message: continuity, trust in the starters, and tactical identity. Now it’s up to the pitch.

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