Napoli need another response, facing Eintracht to forget Eindhoven | OneFootball

After the heavy 6-2 defeat suffered in Eindhoven in the last round of the Champions League, Antonio Conte’s Napoli is seeking immediate redemption. The victories over Inter and Lecce, combined with the draw against Como, have restored confidence and unity, but now the Azzurri need to build on this momentum and definitively banish the ghosts of the collapse against PSV. A win tomorrow at the Diego Armando Maradona is crucial to keep hopes of direct qualification for the round of 16 alive. On the other side, Eintracht Frankfurt arrives in Campania with low morale: only one win in their last seven matches and a disappointing draw against the bottom team in the Bundesliga in the last round. However, Dino Toppmöller’s team (who remains doubtful on the bench due to health issues) is eager for redemption and promises a tough battle.

Probable lineups: Lobotka returns to the starting eleven, Gotze replaces Uzun

For Napoli, as highlighted by TuttoNapoli, Conte still has to deal with absences. Lukaku, Meret, and De Bruyne remain sidelined, while Gilmour and Spinazzola are still doubtful. The 4-3-3 formation is likely to be confirmed: Milinkovic-Savic in goal, Rrahmani and Buongiorno in central defense, with Di Lorenzo and Gutierrez (favored over Olivera) on the flanks. In midfield, Lobotka returns from the first minute, alongside Anguissa and McTominay. Up front, space for the trio Politano-Hojlund-Neres, but Elmas is challenging for a starting spot.

For Eintracht, a 3-4-2-1 formation. Zetterer in goal, defense formed by Kristensen, Koch, and Theate. On the wings will be Doan and Brown, with Larsson and one between Chaibi and Skhiri in midfield. In the attacking midfield, Gotze steps in to replace the injured Uzun, alongside Knauff. Up front, Burkardt is confirmed, favored over Bahoya.

Andrea Alati

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