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Antonio Conte has a major headache to resolve with the Napoli team before facing Sporting. The Italians have a scheduled meeting with the Alvalade Club next Wednesday, October 1st, for the second round of the main phase of the Champions League.

According to information reported by the newspaper A Bola, the azzurri have been suffering from serious defensive weaknesses and it is expected that the Italian team will make some changes in the defensive sector. Di Lorenzo was a starter in the defeat against Milan but will not be able to face Rui Borges' pupils, as he was sent off in the first round of the millionaire competition against Manchester City.

The next name on Antonio Conte's list is defender Sam Beukema. The Dutchman came back from injury and was rested in the match against the Rossoneri to be able to participate in the game next Wednesday against Sporting. Another name that cannot participate is Luca Marianucci, who is not registered with Napoli in the Champions League.

Following the 2-1 defeat against Milan, the absences in the azzurri's defensive sector were a topic of conversation at Antonio Conte's press conference: “We hope nothing happens to Juan Jesus and Beukema, because, at the moment, they are the only available central defenders. Di Lorenzo is suspended, and we have to assess the conditions of Spinazzola and Olivera due to accumulated fatigue.”

Thus, the match, counting for the second round of the Champions League, against the team led by Antonio Conte, will be played at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium at 8:00 PM.

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