De Bruyne on the bench? Genoa-Napoli clash raises doubts

At the historic Stadio Luigi Ferraris, Napoli under Massimo Allegri make their Serie A debut against De Rossi’s Genoa, with the line‑up still undecided. The biggest question centres on Belgian midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, who could begin on the bench if Anguissa starts the match.

The preview is published by Il dello Sport, which also hosts the Serie A video archive. It Napoli, coached by Massimo Allegri, will open their campaign at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris against De Rossi’s Genoa.

The biggest uncertainty revolves around Belgian midfielder Kevin De Bruyne. If midfielder Anguissa is selected to start from the first minute, De Bruyne could begin the game on the bench. He would then be poised to enter the match as a substitute.

Allegri also faces a defensive dilemma. He must decide whether to start Rafa Marin or Olivera in the back line.

Genoa-Napoli’s probable line‑ups have been released, outlining the expected eleven for each side. The list reflects the tactical options discussed by both managers.

Fans can revisit past action as the Serie A video archive has been restored. The service, hosted by , allows viewers to watch highlights from previous matches.