Inter Milan faces Napoli in a key Serie A title match at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on Sunday.
Antonio Conte’s team aims to narrow the gap to the league leaders with a win, while Inter can impact one of their main competitors in what is expected to be a tense game.
Inter Milan vs Napoli – Match overview and team updates
- Date: Sunday, 11th January
- Kick-off: 7:45pm BST
- Venue: San Siro, Milan
- Referee: Maurizio Mariani
- Last encounter: Napoli 3-1 Inter Milan, Serie A, 25 October 2025
Inter Milan team updates
Inter has few injury issues ahead of the match, with Denzel Dumfries out for an extended period after ankle surgery. He is expected to return by early March 2026.
Davide Frattesi may miss the game due to muscle fatigue, while Matteo Darmian and Andy Diouf have returned to training but are unlikely to be in the starting lineup.
Key players Lautaro Martinez, Marcus Thuram, and Hakan Calhanoglu are expected to play vital roles. Alessandro Bastoni and Nicolo Barella have resumed training and are likely to start after being rested in the last match against Parma. Former Napoli midfielder Piotr Zielinski may also be included.
Napoli team updates
Napoli is dealing with several injuries. Kevin De Bruyne is sidelined due to a significant muscle tear and is expected to return in mid-January. Billy Gilmour is also out as he recovers from groin surgery, with his return still weeks away.
Frank Zambo Anguissa is unavailable as he competes in the Africa Cup of Nations. Romelu Lukaku remains out with a thigh injury.
Positive news comes for David Neres, who has recovered from an ankle sprain and is training again. If cleared, his return would enhance Napoli’s attack.
Conte anticipates having Matteo Politano and Rasmus Hojlund available, with Hojlund showing good form. Pasquale Mazzocchi is also back from suspension.
Current form
Inter Milan
Inter Milan is in excellent form, having won their last six Serie A matches. They recently defeated Parma 2-0, with goals from Marcus Thuram and Federico Dimarco. Inter leads the Serie A standings with 42 points from 18 matches and has scored 40 goals, displaying a strong home record with 21 points from nine games, including seven wins.
Napoli
Napoli, having won the Supercoppa Italiana, has remained resilient despite injuries. They recently beat Lazio 2-0, but their last game ended in a 2-2 draw against Verona, which affected their momentum. Napoli is third in the league with 38 points, four points behind Inter, and has won their last two away matches against Cremonese and Lazio.
Predicted lineups
Inter Milan: Sommer; Bisseck, Akanji, Bastoni; Henrique, Barella, Calhanoglu, Zielinski, Dimarco; Thuram, Martinez
Napoli: Milinkovic-Savic; Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Buongiorno; Politano, Lobotka, McTominay, Spinazzola; Elmas, Lang; Hojlund
How to watch Inter Milan vs Napoli?
Fans in the UK can catch the match live on TNT Sports 2 and DAZN.
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