Following a disappointing defeat against Torino in the league, Napoli turns its focus back to the Champions League with a critical match against PSV Eindhoven. Currently sitting with three points in their group, Napoli aims to secure a crucial victory to bolster their chances of advancing.
Scott McTominay has recovered from injury and will start in the lineup. Coach Antonio Conte has chosen to keep striker Lucca in the forefront while also integrating Billy Gilmour into the midfield. Meanwhile, Matteo Politano returns to the squad, bringing additional experience to the team.
The official lineups for the match are as follows:
For PSV Eindhoven, adopting a 4-2-3-1 formation, the team is composed of Kovar in goal, supported by defenders Flamingo, Schouten, Gasiorowski, and Salah-Eddine. The midfield features M. Junior and Veerman, while Man, Saibari, and Perisic will support forward Til.
In contrast, Napoli will employ a 4-1-4-1 formation with Milinkovic-Savic as goalkeeper. The defense includes Di Lorenzo, Beukema, Buongiorno, and Spinazzola, while Gilmour anchors the midfield. Politano, Anguissa, De Bruyne, and McTominay provide support to striker Lucca.
This match presents an opportunity for Napoli to bounce back and regain momentum, showing resilience and strength away from home in the prestigious tournament. With adjustments made and key players returning, the team looks poised to deliver a positive performance against PSV Eindhoven.