Napoli and AS Roma will face each other in a Serie A match on Sunday, both aiming for three points in a key derby.
Napoli, the defending Serie A champions, are currently third in the standings with 49 points from 24 matches, trailing leaders Inter Milan by 12 points. AS Roma is in fifth place with 46 points, level with Juventus but behind on goal difference and with a game in hand.
Napoli vs AS Roma – Match preview and team news
- Date: Sunday, 15th February.
- Kick-off: 7:45pm BST.
- Venue: Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Napoli.
Napoli team news
Antonio Conte is dealing with a significant injury crisis. He has described the team’s situation as “absurd.” Napoli has faced numerous injuries this season, highlighting issues in the club’s transfer strategy.
Midfielder Scott McTominay could return for this match after missing out previously due to a tendon issue from the 3-2 win over Genoa.
Other long-term absentees include Kevin De Bruyne (hamstring), Billy Gilmour (muscle injury), Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa (muscle injury), and David Neres (ankle).
Juan Jesus is suspended after receiving a red card against Genoa, while Romelu Lukaku may be benched as he continues to regain match fitness.
Giovanni Di Lorenzo may be out for two months due to a serious knee injury sustained against Fiorentina.
AS Roma team news
Roma manager Gian Piero Gasperini also has injury worries. Paulo Dybala felt discomfort in training and might miss the match, having recently overcome knee soreness.
Mario Hermoso is still out with a foot injury, but Gasperini is hopeful for his return next week. Matias Soulé is doubtful due to a sports hernia and will undergo a fitness test on match day.
In a positive update, Robinio Vaz has recovered from a calf injury and will be available to support Donyell Malen. However, Evan Ferguson and Manu Kone are sidelined.
Form
Napoli
Napoli enters this match after a disappointing penalty shootout loss to Como in the Coppa Italia quarter-finals on Tuesday. Before that, they achieved two Serie A victories: a thrilling 3-2 win at Genoa, with Rasmus Højlund scoring a last-minute penalty, and a 2-1 win against Fiorentina at home.
AS Roma
Roma returned to winning form on Monday with a solid 2-0 win over Cagliari at the Stadio Olimpico, with Donyell Malen scoring. Their recent only defeat was a 1-0 loss to Udinese on February 2, alongside a 1-1 draw with AC Milan at home in late January.
Predicted lineups
Napoli: Milinkovic-Savic; Beukema, Rrahmani, Buongiorno; Politano, Lobotka, McTominay, Spinazzola; Vergara, Elmas; Hojlund.
AS Roma: Svilar; Mancini, Ndicka, Ghilardi; Celik, Cristante, Pisilli, Wesley; Zaragoza, Pellegrini; Malen.
How to watch Napoli vs AS Roma?
In the UK, the match can be viewed on TNT Sports 1 and DAZN.
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