As Serie A heats up, Napoli faces Bologna at the Stadio Dall’Ara today. The match begins at 14:00 GMT and could be pivotal for both teams.
Bologna vs. Napoli: Official Serie A Line-Ups Revealed
Napoli enters this match amid an injury crisis, lacking key players such as Kevin De Bruyne, Billy Gilmour, Alex Meret, and Romelu Lukaku. Leonardo Spinazzola is also not fully fit. Despite these setbacks, Napoli aims to extend their lead at the top of the Serie A table.
Napoli’s Striking Power
Coach Antonio Conte has maintained a similar lineup to the one that drew 0-0 against Eintracht Frankfurt in the UEFA Champions League. The attacking trio consists of:
- Rasmus Hojlund
- Matteo Politano
- Eljif Elmas
Stanislav Lobotka returns to bolster the midfield. This combination hopes to capitalize on Bologna’s vulnerabilities.
Bologna’s Recent Form
Bologna also suffered from injuries, with Remo Freuler expected to be sidelined for two months due to a clavicle fracture. Other players unavailable include Nicola Ravaglia and Ciro Immobile.
Tommaso Pobega is set to take charge in midfield. The team’s attack includes:
- Riccardo Orsolini
- Jens Odgaard
- Jonathan Rowe
- Thijs Dallinga
Despite their struggles, Bologna remains unbeaten in their last seven Serie A matches. Coach Vincenzo Italiano recently returned after a hospital stay due to pneumonia.
Match Context
With AC Milan held to a draw in their previous outing, this match presents an excellent opportunity for Napoli. Their performance today could significantly impact the Serie A standings.
Both teams are eager to secure valuable points as the season progresses. Fans can look forward to an exciting clash in Bologna.
| Bologna Line-Up | Napoli Line-Up |
|---|---|
| Skorupski | Milinkovic-Savic |
| Holm | Di Lorenzo |
| Heggem | Rrahmani |
| Lucumi | Buongiorno |
| Miranda | Gutierrez |
| Ferguson | Anguissa |
| Pobega | Lobotka |
| Orsolini | McTominay |
| Odgaard | Politano |
| Rowe | Hojlund |
| Dallinga | Elmas |
