Napoli manager Massimiliano Allegri has confirmed a 19-man squad for the upcoming Champions League fixture against Villarreal on Tuesday night. The Partenopei will travel to face the Yellow Submarine hoping to secure their first points in the competition.
The squad announcement highlights a challenging period for Napoli, with several players unavailable due to injury. Key figures such as Alessandro Buongiorno and Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa are among those sidelined. Mathias Olivera, Costantino Favasuli, Antonio Vergara, and Alisson Santos also remain out of contention.
McTominay Returns, De Bruyne in Form
Despite the injury concerns, there is positive news regarding Scott McTominay. The midfielder made his return to action as a substitute in Napoli’s recent 3-0 Serie A victory over Frosinone, following a minor heart procedure. He has been included in the squad for the Villarreal match, though it remains to be seen if he will feature in the starting line-up.
Kevin De Bruyne, another influential midfielder, has been in impressive form since the international break. He marked his return to Italy with a brace against Frosinone over the weekend, showcasing his readiness for the European challenge.
Champions League Ambitions
Napoli will be eager to get their Champions League campaign back on track after suffering a 1-0 defeat at home against Arsenal in their opening group stage fixture in September. The trip to Villarreal presents an opportunity to secure crucial points in what promises to be a competitive group.
Full Squad for Villarreal Clash
The complete 19-man squad confirmed by Massimiliano Allegri is as follows:
- Goalkeepers: Alex Meret, Vanja Milinkovic-Savic, Nikita Contini
- Defenders: Benoit Badiashile, Sam Beukema, Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Rafa Marin, Amir Rrahmani, Leonardo Spinazzola
- Midfielders: Kevin De Bruyne, Billy Gilmour, Stanislav Lobotka, Scott McTominay
- Forwards: Giovane, Rasmus Hojlund, Noa Lang, Lorenzo Lucca, David Neres, Matteo Politano