News Focus
- Kevin De Bruyne faces a late fitness test ahead of Napoli’s Serie A match against Bologna tonight.
- The Belgian star may miss the game at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona due to a new injury worry.
- Captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo could return to action after two months out with a knee ligament problem.
- Young forward Giovane might start in attack alongside Rasmus Hojlund and Alisson Santos.
- Napoli need a win to stay in second place and keep their Champions League hopes on track.
Napoli could be without key midfielder Kevin De Bruyne for this evening’s crucial Serie A fixture against Bologna. Reports suggest the Belgian international is dealing with a fresh fitness concern that may rule him out of the squad entirely.
The match kicks off at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona at 7:45 PM UK time (9:45 PM East Africa Time). The Partenopei are under pressure to secure all three points. A victory would help them hold onto second place and create distance from rivals in the tight race for Champions League qualification.
According to Radio Kiss Kiss, De Bruyne will not start the game. Coach Antonio Conte is expected to hand Giovane a place in the front three. The young talent would join Rasmus Hojlund and Alisson Santos in attack.
There is better news regarding the defence. Club captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo has recovered from a knee ligament injury he suffered on January 31st. He sat on the bench during the goalless draw with Como last weekend. Now, the right-back could go straight into the starting eleven.
The probable lineup for Napoli includes Milinkovic-Savic in goal. The defence may feature Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani and Buongiorno. In midfield, expect Politano, Lobotka and McTominay. Gutierrez could also feature. The attack would then consist of Giovane, Hojlund and Alisson.