Cagliari vs. Napoli: Serie A Preview, Probable Lineups & Key Team News
Stanislav Lobotka is set to return to Napoli's starting XI for their away fixture against Cagliari today. Scott McTominay and Kevin De Bruyne are anticipated to support striker Rasmus Hojlund.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 18:30 CET (17:30 GMT) and marks the beginning of Serie A Round 30.
Napoli will be without Amir Rrahmani, Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Antonio Vergara, and David Neres due to various issues. However, Kevin De Bruyne is confirmed fit to start.
The Belgian star is expected to start as an attacking midfielder, partnering with McTominay, in support of lone striker Hojlund.
Lobotka, returning from injury, will likely form a central midfield partnership with Billy Gilmour, while Zambo Anguissa is projected to start from the bench.
Cagliari faces several absences, including the suspended Adam Obert and injured players Andrea Belotti, Gennaro Borrelli, Mattia Felici, and Riyad Idrissi.
Coach Fabio Pisacane is anticipated to deploy a single central forward, Sebastiano Esposito, who returns after serving a one-game ban. Semih Kılıçsoy is projected to start from the bench.
Cagliari vs. Napoli – Probable Lineups
Cagliari (3-5-2): Caprile; Zé Pedro, Mina, Dossena; Zappa, Deiola, Gaetano, Mazzitelli, Palestra; Folorunsho, Seb. Esposito.
Napoli (3-4-2-1): Milinkovic-Savic; Beukema, Buongiorno, Olivera; Politano, Gilmour, Lobotka, Gutierrez; De Bruyne, McTominay; Højlund.
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