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Napoli and Roma face high-stakes Serie A clash
Napoli and Roma are set to face each other at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in a significant Serie A fixture. The match comes as both teams seek momentum following recent successes in the Champions League.
Napoli, managed by Massimiliano Allegri, enters the match looking to stabilize their domestic form after a recent loss to Venezia, despite a 4-3 victory over Bodø/Glimt in European competition. Allegri has noted the team's need for defensive solidity, as they have conceded 14 goals in 10 official matches. Key players like Scott McTominay and Kevin De Bruyne are expected to be central to their performance.
Roma, led by Gian Piero Gasperini, arrives in strong form, currently sitting third in the league and remaining undefeated in their first seven matches. However, Gasperini faces significant squad challenges due to injuries, most notably a high-grade lesion to Lorenzo Pellegrini that is expected to sideline him for at least two months. Other absences include Paulo Dybala and Koné. Gasperini is considering tactical adjustments, such as utilizing Cristante in a more advanced role or pairing strikers Castro and Malen.
Historically, Napoli has held an advantage in recent encounters, winning seven of the last 13 meetings between the two clubs.
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AS Roma · DAZN · Diego Armando Maradona Stadium · Donyell Malen · Gasperini · Gian Piero Gasperini · Lorenzo Pellegrini · Massimiliano Allegri · Napoli · Roma · Slovan Bratislava · Stadio Diego Armando Maradona