Key Takeaways
- Napoli captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo is back in the squad after three months out with a knee injury.
- The defender has not played since damaging his knee against Fiorentina on January 31.
- Manager Antonio Conte faces a selection headache in defence ahead of the Serie A fixture.
Napoli have received a major boost ahead of their Serie A trip to Como this weekend. Club captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo has returned to the travelling party after spending three months on the treatment table.
The 32-year-old suffered a serious knee problem during the 2-1 victory over Fiorentina on January 31. He has not featured in any matchday squad since that date. However, the right-back stepped off the plane with his teammates as they arrived in Como for Saturday’s match.
The Week 35 encounter will take place at the Stadio Sinigaglia. Kick-off is scheduled for 17:00 UK time (18:00 local time).
The Partenopei’s injury crisis is finally easing. Only three players remain unavailable for selection: David Neres, Antonio Vergara and Romelu Lukaku. This gives manager Antonio Conte more options as the season enters its final stages.
Di Lorenzo has been a key figure this campaign. He has made 32 appearances across all competitions, scoring once and providing three assists for his teammates.
Conte still faces one important decision regarding his starting line-up. He must choose between Sam Beukema and Matias Olivera for a position in the back line. Juan Jesus had been a regular starter until recently, but the Brazilian has now fallen down the pecking order.