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NAP vs TOR Match Preview: Napoli will be welcoming Torino at the Stadio San Paolo as they look to continue their momentum which they’ve gathered recently. Napoli is on the back of two consecutive wins versus Cagliari and Bresica before drawing 1-1 to FC Barcelona in the first leg of the Champions League Round of 16. From their last five games in Serie A, Napoli has won four and lost just the win which positions them at the 6th spot with 36 points on board.
As for Torino, things are looking bleak at the moment as they’ve lost five games on the bounce in the league which has tarnished their confidence to an extent. Torino is currently 14th with 27 points and have another stern test ahead of themselves, considering Napoli’s recent form.
Match Details
Date- Sunday, March 1
Kick-Off- 1:15 AM (IST)
Venue- Stadio San Paolo
Napoli
Alex Meret, Elseid Hysaj and Arakdiusz Milik are expected to start for the hosts as Gattuso is unlikely to rotate his side. In terms of injuries, Kevin Malcuit, Kalidou Koulibaly, Dries Mertens and Hirving Lozano are the ones who remain on the sidelines.
Torino
Armando Izzo is back from a two-match suspension as Torino could opt for a 3-5-2 formation. Izzo, Nkoulou, Lyanco could be expected to be the back three, while, Silvestri, Lukic, Rincon, Baselli and Ansaldi could be made available in midfield. Berenguer and Belotti are expected to lead the attack.
NAP (Expected Playing 11)- Meret; Hysaj, Maksimovic, Manolas, Lorenzo; Zielinski, Demme, Allan; Elmas, Milik, Politano
TOR (Expected Playing 11)- Sirigu; Izzo, Nkoulou, Lyanco; Silvestri, Lukic, Rincon, Baselli, Ansaldi; Berenguer, Belotti
Arkaduisz Milik has been one of the standouts for Napoli while leading the charge. Milik ha nine goals and has a pass accuracy of 83.7% from 1162 minutes in Serie A this season.
Andrea Belotti has bagged nine goals and has two assists to his name form 22 appearances for Torino and could be lethal on the final third.
Piotr Zielinski has been pivotal in the midfield position for Napoli. The 25-year-old has two goals, three assists and has a pass accuracy of 87.6% from 2063 minutes in the league this season.
Cristian Ansaldi is one of the key players for Torino from the deep role. Ansaldi has four goals, two assists and has a pass accuracy of 78.5% from 15 appearances this season.
Considering Napoli’s resurgence in recent days, they should be walking in as favourites in front of home support.
Goalkeeper- S Sirigu
Defenders- G D Lorenzo, N Maksimovic, K Manolas, C Ansaldi
Midfielders- P Zielinski (VC), M Politano, H Lozano, T Rincon
Forwards- A Milik (C), A Belotti
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