Allegri Set to Revamp Napoli Line-up Ahead of Serie A Clash with Monza
Massimiliano Allegri is anticipated to implement several adjustments to his Napoli starting line-up for the away Serie A match against Monza on Wednesday evening, potentially including a switch in goalkeepers.
A full slate of Serie A games is underway this week, starting with an eventful Tuesday night that saw 18 goals across three matches, averaging six goals per game. Notable results included Lazio overpowering 10-man Sassuolo 6-2 at the Mapei Stadium, Roma achieving a 4-2 victory over Cagliari at the Olimpico, and Cesc Fabregas leading Como to a 3-1 victory over Torino at the Stadio Sinigaglia.
The match between Napoli and Monza is scheduled for 19.45 GMT (20.45 CET) at the Stadio Brianteo on Wednesday evening.
The home team has achieved two wins but also faced two defeats in their last four Serie A matches, recently suffering a 3-2 loss to Torino on the weekend.
In contrast, Napoli drew 3-3 against the high-flying Roma on Saturday, following a thrilling 4-3 win over Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League the previous week.
Allegri received a red card at the end of the match against Roma and will be suspended for the next two matches, affecting both today’s game and the subsequent trip to his former club, Juventus.
Napoli will also be without injured players Benoit Badiashile and Leonardo Spinazzola, although they welcome Amir Rrahmani back into the squad.
In pre-match discussions, various changes are expected for Napoli, including a possible selection of Vanja Milinkovic-Savic as goalkeeper in place of Alex Meret. Kevin De Bruyne may take a break in midfield after participating in two matches over the past week, while Stanislav Lobotka is likely to return to the starting eleven following a stint on the bench. There is also a chance for Giovane to feature in the attacking line-up.
Monza vs. Napoli: Probable line-ups
Monza (3-4-2-1): Tornqvist; Goglichidze, Luucchesi, Carboni; Birindelli, Akinsanmiro, Foe Ondoa, Mangas; Robinson, Mota; Varela.
Napoli (4-3-3): Milinkovic-Savic; Marianucci, Rrahmani, Marin, Olivera; Anguissa, Lobotka, McTominay; Politano, Hojlund, Giovane.
Where to watch Monza vs. Napoli
Fans can watch tonight’s match live in the UK on DAZN and TNT Sports 1, as well as online through HBO Max. Viewers in the USA can tune in via Paramount+.
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