Napoli, Meret returns against City: Conte weighing up a defensive selection | OneFootball

Positive confirmations are coming in regarding Alex Meret's condition: the goalkeeper has once again taken to the field with his teammates in the final training session before departing for Manchester, where Napoli will face Guardiola's City tomorrow. Meret, after the issue he encountered during the warm-up before the match against Fiorentina, is aiming for a starting spot ahead of the Champions League debut for the Azzurri.

Napoli, Meret returns against City. Conte considers a defensive lineup decision

Meret, after the issue he encountered during the warm-up before the match against Fiorentina, is aiming for a starting spot ahead of the Champions League debut for the Azzurri.

Napoli is preparing for their season debut in the Champions League: tomorrow, Antonio Conte's team will face Manchester City in a match of significant importance. The positive news for the Azzurri is about Alex Meret, ready to return between the posts after the muscle issue with his flexors that forced him to miss the trip to Florence.

Meret back as starter, Milinkovic-Savic on the bench

According to reports from Corriere dello Sport, the Friulian goalkeeper will resume his starting position against the reigning European champions. Vanja Milinkovic-Savic, who defended Napoli's goal in the victory against Fiorentina, will be the one to make way. For the Serbian, barring surprises, the bench is expected for the first European night of the season.

Defensive doubts: Spinazzola or Olivera?

The decision on the left flank of the defense remains open. Conte must choose between Leonardo Spinazzola and Mathias Olivera.

Spinazzola impressed at the "Franchi," providing the decisive assist for Hojlund and showing initiative in the offensive phase.

Olivera, on the other hand, would offer greater physical solidity and defensive coverage, valuable qualities against an opponent like City.

The decision will likely be made only in the final hours before the match.

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