Former Napoli and Juventus striker José Altafini feels the Partenopei are extra affected by accidents than the Bianconeri and names Rasmus Hojlund and Francisco Conceiçao because the potential key gamers in Sunday’s assembly on the Stadio Maradona.
Antonio Conte’s Napoli will host Juventus within the large match of Serie A Spherical 14 on Sunday.
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Each side have been coping with many accidents this season, and several other key gamers will miss the Stadio Maradona’s showdown this weekend.
Key gamers lacking Napoli vs. Juventus
NAPLES, ITALY – MAY 11: Stanislav Lobotka of Napoli is injured throughout the Serie A match between Napoli and Genoa at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Could 11, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Photograph by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Pictures)
The Partenopei have simply two central midfielders obtainable in Eljif Elmas and Scott McTominay, as Kevin De Bruyne, Zambo Anguissa, Stanislav Lobotka and Billy Gilmour have been dominated out for a number of months.
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Juventus, alternatively, are with out Gleison Bremer, Federico Gatti and Daniele Rugani in defence and Dusan Vlahovic in assault. The latter and gained’t return to motion till March 2026.
Altafini, a former striker for Juve and Napoli, mentioned the Partenopei could be extra affected by accidents on Sunday.
“Napoli have misplaced all the midfield, however Juventus are with out Vlahovic, in order that they must do and not using a main attacking point of interest, somebody who makes the entire division work,” Altafini informed
“Nonetheless, if you happen to take all these gamers away from a coach, as is occurring to Conte, it’s a bit annoying. Greater than a bit, really.”
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So, who would be the key gamers on the Maradona on Sunday?
“If Anguissa have been obtainable for Napoli, I’d haven’t any doubts. He’s received all the things you have to make you fall in love with him. Tempo, physique, intelligence and even a way for the aim,” Altafini famous.
“Due to this fact, I’ll go along with Hojlund, who hasn’t scored in months, however can determine a giant match. For Juventus, I’d choose Conceiçao, with these bursts that harm you and his skill to create superiority.”
Sunday’s match would be the first aggressive assembly between Conte and Luciano Spalletti.
Altafini on Serie A title favourites
ROME, ITALY – NOVEMBER 30: Antonio Conte, Head Coach of Napoli, gestures to his gamers throughout the Serie A match between AS Roma and SSC Napoli at Stadio Olimpico on November 30, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photograph by Paolo Bruno/Getty Pictures)
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“Conte’s outcomes converse for themselves. He’s gained all over the place he’s gone and, except for a number of disappointments, he has all the time managed to win the league title. First or second place,” mentioned Altafini.
“Spalletti introduced the title again to Naples after 33 years, no small feat. I like the best way he’s working at Juventus; it wasn’t simple.
“I believe Napoli and Inter are forward of the others within the Serie A title race,” concluded the previous striker.
“I don’t know if one or the opposite has one thing further; the distinction is minimal. However at this stage of the season, with all these absences, the steadiness can shift by way of factors, and factors all the time matter. I nonetheless imagine it’ll stay a duel between Conte and Chivu, with the others, Milan, Roma and Juventus, barely behind.”