Serie A
Genoa-Napoli Sky Sport preview: Allegri’s lineup gamble
Sky Sport has released its projected line‑ups for the Serie A 2026‑2027 opener between Genoa and Napoli, scheduled for Saturday 22 August at 20:45 in Genoa’s Stadio Luigi Ferraris, with coaches Daniele De Rossi and Massimiliano Allegri making the key selections.
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The clash marks the first fixture of the Serie A 2026‑2027 season, set for Saturday 22 August at 20:45. It will be played at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris in Genoa, providing a home advantage for the hosts. Both sides will look to start the campaign strongly.
Genoa’s projected starting XI
Coach Daniele De Rossi appears to favour Otoa over Ostigard unless a late change occurs. In a 3‑5‑2 formation, Vitinha is expected to partner Lorenzo Colombo in attack. Meichtry is set to return to the bench, while Ellertsson should start as a central midfielder.
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If De Rossi decides to give a shirt to Sow, the Icelandic forward would shift to the left flank, pushing Mitaj onto the bench. This potential adjustment adds a tactical nuance to the Genoa setup.
Napoli’s likely formation
Massimiliano Allegri’s side seems to have a settled central defence pairing of Rafa Marin alongside Rrhamani. On the left, Spinazzola and Olivera are listed, though the position remains a point of contention.
In midfield, Anguissa is a strong candidate, while De Bruyne could be at risk of omission. With Neres injured, the right side is clear: Politano is expected to start.
The announced line‑ups set the stage for a tightly contested opener, with both coaches balancing experience and flexibility as they aim for early points in the Serie A campaign.