Stellini explains Napoli final minute modifications in Bologna
Napoli assistant supervisor Cristian Stellini reveals why Alex Meret and Alessandro Buongiorno are out of tonight’s Serie A conflict with Bologna. ‘We want gamers at 100 per cent.’
It kicks off on the Stadio Dall’Ara at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT).
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There are some modifications to the line-up, as a result of whereas Scott McTominay has shaken off flu signs, there are two last-minute absentees for the Partenopei.
Buongiorno felt a muscular twinge and it was determined to not threat him, so Juan Jesus performs in defence as an alternative, with Leonardo Spinazzola out of motion.
Meret had initially been named within the beginning XI, however on the final minute he was changed by goalkeeper Simone Scuffet.
Coach Antonio Conte should watch from the stands, as a result of he sits out a touchline ban, so assistant supervisor Stellini is on the bench and taking up media duties too.
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“Meret is affected by flu that hit him a few days in the past, he has not but totally recovered, so he isn’t in a situation to start out. He will probably be on the bench and Scuffet goes in objective,”
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“Buongiorno is coming off a muscular drawback he had within the final recreation. He didn’t practice totally over the past week, he nonetheless doesn’t really feel fully assured, so we want gamers at 100 per cent in these video games.”
It is a large match for the Serie A desk, as a result of whereas a Napoli victory would shut the hole on leaders Inter to only one level, Bologna might leapfrog Atalanta into third place after six consecutive victories in all competitors.
“It has been a superb interval lately, we bought a number of gamers again, rediscovered a sure diploma of solidity,” added Napoli assistant supervisor Stellini.
“The final efficiency was good and boosted our confidence, so over the past week that made a distinction in coaching. We really feel prepared for this match, Bologna are on an incredible run of video games, however we really feel good too.”
Each time that Stellini has changed Conte on the touchline, Napoli have gone on to win the sport, so is he reassured by that document?
“Sure, however crucial match is all the time the following one.”