Against all odds, Napoli will challenge Juventus to try to overtake them in the standings, given that in recent weeks they have managed to catch up with the Bianconeri in the standings.
The last two games were decisive, with the Azzurri recovering the 5-point gap from the Bianconeri. Gattuso will focus on his most in-form players, Lorenzo Insigne and Dries Mertens. The captain has 14 goals in the league and will try to beat the record he achieved in 2017 with 17 goals. The Belgian, on the other hand, has recovered in recent outings, proving that he is still a fundamental piece in the Azzurri chessboard.
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In addition to the two "little ones", the coach of the Neapolitans will focus on Lozano who seems to have the advantage over Politano; in midfield there will be Demme who has fully recovered from his last physical problem and will be flanked by Zielinski and Fabian Ruiz. In defense Koulibaly will return, while in goal the conditions of Ospina remain to be evaluated, with Meret ready to replace him.
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ROME – "These will undoubtedly be two important matches against Napoli and Juve. They're more significant, but ultimately they're still worth three points." Gian Piero Gasperini maintains a moderate stance on the eve of the league match against Antonio Conte's team. "The Champions League odds don't vary much from season to season, so they'll be important matches, but not decisive for fourth place."
The Giallorossi coach rejects the idea of a definitive turning point in the European race and urges us to look at the overall path. "We've always focused on our own path. After 24 matchdays, we're there, along with Juve and Napoli, with AC Milan still visible. I've always achieved results on the penultimate or final matchday. We must be ready to stay in the competition until the end."
Enthusiasm, ambition, and a desire to immediately serve the team. Alisson Santos, 23, a Brazilian striker who joined Napoli in the winter transfer window from Sporting Lisbon, introduced himself to the Azzurri fans with words that blended emotion and determination. "I'm very happy to be here; it's a dream for me. Napoli is a great club, and I hope to help them achieve our goals," he explained, speaking of his new adventure.
His debut is already behind him, having played half an hour in the Coppa Italia against Como and been responsible for one of the final penalties, despite elimination. "I'm happy with my debut but obviously sad about the result, because I wanted to advance with the team. But now it's time to work and look ahead," he said, immediately demonstrating his mentality and sense of team spirit. It wasn't even his first time at the Maradona: "Tuesday was my second time here; I'd already played in this stadium with Sporting in the Champions League. But playing for Napoli is an incredible feeling, feeling the passion of the Neapolitan fans."
The refereeing appointments for Serie A's twenty-fifth matchday have been announced, a round that features key clashes both for the Scudetto and the European Championship race. Fabbri will referee tomorrow evening's early match between Pisa and AC Milan.
The main spotlight will be on Saturday evening, however, at San Siro, where another chapter of the Derby d'Italia will unfold between Inter and Juventus. This match is worth much more than just three points, and it will be handled by La Penna, the experienced referee chosen for a match that promises to be highly competitive and atmospheric.
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