Napoli: Conte rings changes in Coppa Italia, Vergara and Ambrosino start | OneFootball

A deeply renewed Napoli is preparing for the Coppa Italia round of 16 match against Cagliari, scheduled for Wednesday at 6 PM and broadcast live on Italia 1.

Napoli, Conte revolutionizes everything in Coppa Italia: major turnover and starting chances for Vergara and Ambrosino

Antonio Conte, fresh from the victory in the big match against Roma, has decided to massively change the players, while confirming the game system that is providing stability to the team. The goal is clear: to ensure minutes for those who have had less playing time so far and, at the same time, to give rest to the most used starters.

Conte and energy management: total turnover, but without changing the 3-4-3

Despite the numerous rotations, Napoli will maintain the 3-4-3, a tactical setup that Conte considers essential for balance and continuity. “The identity doesn't change, the players do,” is the principle that will guide the coach's choices.

In defense, Juan Jesus will return from the first minute, alongside two among Rrahmani, Buongiorno, Di Lorenzo, and Olivera. On the right, there will be room for Mazzocchi's first start of the season, while on the left flank, Spinazzola is expected to return.

Vergara and Ambrosino: the youth sector at the center of the project

According to Corriere dello Sport, Conte is ready to give a great opportunity to two talents raised in the youth academy: Antonio Vergara and Giuseppe Ambrosino, both born in 2003.

“It's time to evaluate who has developed the right maturity to contribute,” is the philosophy filtering from the technical staff.

Vergara will partner with Elmas in the heart of the midfield, while Ambrosino will complete the offensive trio with Lucca and Politano. The two young players, after several seasons on loan, have only accumulated brief appearances this season (two appearances each), but the match against Cagliari represents the best opportunity to present themselves definitively to the wider audience.

An ambitious Napoli on all fronts: yes to turnover, no to superficiality

Napoli arrives at the match after a shower of awards received at the Gran Galà del Calcio, a sign of the continuity of Conte's work. At this stage of the season, the club's priorities remain the league and the Champions League, but the Coppa Italia is not considered a secondary objective.

“Whoever takes the field must guarantee the maximum,” Conte repeats in the locker room. There is no room for lapses in concentration: it is precisely the players who have been less employed so far who are called to demonstrate that they can be real assets for the team in future rotations.

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