It’s uncertain if Lorenzo Insigne will lead the attack when Napoli host HNK Rijeka at the San Paolo, but Andrea Petagna seems set to start.
The match kicks off at 20.00 UK time at the San Paolo.
The stadium likely to be renamed Stadio San Paolo-Maradona will host Rijeka in the first match after the Argentine legend died of cardiac arrest.
Patron Aurelio De Laurentiis promised a special atmosphere in Naples today, as thousands of fans have taken to the streets to say goodbye to their talisman Diego Armando Maradona, who passed away yesterday.
It’s uncertain if Lorenzo Insigne will lead the attack when Napoli host HNK Rijeka at the San Paolo, but Andrea Petagna seems set to start.
The match kicks off at 20.00 UK time at the San Paolo.
The stadium likely to be renamed Stadio San Paolo-Maradona will host Rijeka in the first match after the Argentine legend died of cardiac arrest.
Patron Aurelio De Laurentiis promised a special atmosphere in Naples today, as thousands of fans have taken to the streets to say goodbye to their talisman Diego Armando Maradona, who passed away yesterday.
Gennaro Gattuso has a game on his hands, and an important one in the fight for a place in the knockout stages of the competition.
Three teams are tied on six points, as Rijeka are the only side without a point so far in Group F, and the Partenopei are expected to send out a strong XI.
Victor Osimhen is still out, and Andrea Petagna seems set to start up front, with Piotr Zielinski being tipped for a role as an attacking midfielder in the trident behind the centre-forward.
Nikola Maksimovic should replace Kostas Manolas in defence, whilst Tiemoue Bakayoko and Diego Demme are expected to play as holding midfielders.
Captain Lorenzo Insigne is doubtful but should start at left in the attack and Matteo Politano at right, but Eljif Elmas is prepared to step in if the former can’t start the game.
Rijeka arrive without eight players who are positive for COVID-19 but the club hasn’t revealed the names of the players.
The probable formation of the visitors remains uncertain and they could start with a few players from the youth squad.
Napoli (probable): Meret; Di Lorenzo, Maksimovic, Koulibaly, Mario Rui; Bakayoko, Demme; Politano, Zielinski, Insigne; Petagna
Rijeka (probable): Nevistic; Tomecak, Escoval, Velkoski, Smolcic, Braut; Muric, Cerin, Loncar; Kulenovic, Menalo
Referee: Ozkahya (TUR)