Napoli director Giovanni Manna is trying ahead to ‘an historic night’ and has the utmost respect for Bologna, however once more warns Lorenzo Lucca ‘it relies on him.’
It kicks off on the Al-Awwal Park stadium in Riyadh at 19.00 GMT.
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The winner might be determined after 90 minutes or go on to a penalty shoot-out, so there is no such thing as a additional time.
Though the EA Sports activities FC Supercup is within the Remaining 4 format, the trophy is between the standard contenders, particularly Scudetto holders Napoli and Coppa Italia winners Bologna.
The one time Napoli gained each the Scudetto and the Supercoppa Italiana in the identical season was 1990.
Manna needs first Napoli double for 35 years
NAPLES, ITALY – MAY 23: Giovanni Manna, Sports activities director of Napoli, celebrates following the victory within the Serie A match between Napoli and Cagliari at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Could 23, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Photograph by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Pictures)
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“It may develop into an historic night, however we’ve obtained to play first. We’re up in opposition to a staff that deserves to be right here, having gained the Coppa Italia final season and overwhelmed Inter within the semi-final,”
“Having the Coppa Italia and Scudetto winners face off represents the perfect of what we noticed in Italian soccer final season.”
Napoli are nonetheless lacking Kevin De Bruyne, Andre Frank Zambo Anguissa, Billy Gilmour and Alex Meret, so whereas Romelu Lukaku is on the bench.
Contemplating the type of Rasmus Hojlund and Lorenzo Lucca, plus the return of Lukaku, will the ex-Udinese striker stay or be offered in January?
TURIN, ITALY – OCTOBER 18: Adrien Tameze of Torino is challenged by Lorenzo Lucca of Napoli through the Serie A match between Torino FC and SSC Napoli at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on October 18, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photograph by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Pictures)
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“Rasmus had performed nicely right away, however enjoying each three days when making an attempt to settle into a brand new setting isn’t straightforward, and we’re very comfortable to have him with us,” famous Manna.
“At this second, speak of January is untimely. Romelu wants some time to get again into form after a really critical muscular harm, so we mustn’t rush his course of.
“I stated many instances, Lorenzo is a powerful participant who we wished, who has particular traits, however he must step up a gear. With a view to play for this Napoli aspect, he has to push laborious not simply within the match scenario, however all through the week.
“It will be significant that he accelerates that course of. He’s with us for now, however the remainder relies upon an amazing deal on him.”
BOLOGNA, ITALY – NOVEMBER 09: Thijs Dallinga of Bologna FC 1909 scores his staff’s first objective through the Serie A match between Bologna FC 1909 and SSC Napoli at Renato Dall’Ara Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Bologna, Italy. (Photograph by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Pictures)
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When these sides met in Serie A on November 9,
“That was a match that left its mark and was a little bit of a crossroads for our marketing campaign,” continued Manna.
“It made us mirror an amazing deal, take accountability, and we’re extra united than ever after that.”