Napoli, heading to Udinese: Juan Jesus also misses. Conte misses eight.

Napoli are preparing to face Udinese without Juan Jesus. The Brazilian defender, who could have featured in Sunday's away game, has suffered a calf injury and will not be risked by Conte, despite the injury not being serious. With his absence, the number of players unavailable for the next match rises to eight, forcing the coach to consider some changes to the starting lineup.

Spinazzola and Vergara are ready to start. The former Roma player could replace Olivera on the left flank, while the youngster from Frattamaggiore could replace McTominay to allow the Scotsman to rest. It remains to be seen whether Conte will ask the Briton to grit his teeth and play anyway, in which case Vergara could replace Elmas.

The defense will consist of Beukema, Rrahmani, and Buongiorno, with Di Lorenzo confirmed on the right. Up front, the choices are likely to be Neres, Hojlund, and Lang, although Politano could start, moving the Brazilian to the left flank. The Salento coach's strategy seems clear: despite the absences, focus on freshness and rotation to maintain intensity and balance on the pitch.