Naples must close the gap with Roma before the decisive weekend
Under the lights of the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, the Neapolitan supporters await the kickoff of Saturday’s duel, where SSC Napoli, still bruised by the 1‑0 defeat in Venice, must prove that they can find the road to victory against AS Roma.
The two squads are preparing to face each other before an eager crowd. The clash will pit the Partenopei against the Giallorossi, driven by a different dynamic.
A jagged start to the season
After the 1‑0 counter‑performance in Venice, SSC Napoli returns to the heat of the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona with the imperative duty of raising the bar. The Partenopei sit in provisional 9th place with ten points and have snatched a 4‑3 victory over Bodø/Glimt in the Champions League.
Roma in a position of strength
On their side, AS Roma arrives in a position of strength under the guidance of Gian Piero Gasperini. The Giallorossi have suffered no defeat in the league, posting five wins, two draws and seventeen points, which is third place, two points behind Inter and Lazio. They recently dominated Genoa 2‑0 in Serie A and beat Slovan Bratislava 4‑0 in Europe. The city of Rome also expects a high‑flyer spectacle.
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A prestigious win this weekend would allow Napoli to immediately get back on the leading train, while the Romans aim to consolidate their place among the top.
The expected line‑ups see SSC Napoli fielding Meret, Beukema, Marin, Rrahmani, Di Lorenzo, Lobotka, McTominay, Spinazzola, Politano, De Bruyne and Hojlund, while AS Roma starts with Gollini, Mancini, Ndicka, Hermoso, Lulli, De Roon, Pisilli, Wesley, Soule, Mora and Malen.
The duel will be played on Saturday 24 October at 18 h at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona and will be broadcast live.