Former Napoli striker Goran Pandev admits the Partenopei are struggling as a result of an damage disaster, however ought to be assured in opposition to Chelsea, having Scott McTominay ‘one of many prime three midfielders in Europe.
Napoli this night and might be searching for a win to qualify for the knock-out play-off.
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The defending Serie A champions have over ten first-team gamers unavailable, together with Kevin De Bruyne, Billy Gilmour, Amir Rrahmani, Matteo Politano, David Neres and Frank Zambo Anguissa.
Pandev: ‘McTominay one of many prime three midfielders in Europe’
MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 11: Scott McTominay of SSC Napoli celebrates scoring his crew’s second purpose with teammates through the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and SSC Napoli at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on January 11, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)
“Napoli are going by means of an unprecedented second. It’s inevitably a crew in issue, however I consider in them,” Pandev advised
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“Anybody who has one of many prime three midfielders in Europe, and I’m referring to McTominay, can enable themselves to really feel assured inside. Chelsea are an excellent crew, however Conte is aware of methods to win. The Maradona can carry the crew alongside; the remaining might be accomplished by Hojlund.”
ROME, ITALY – NOVEMBER 30: Amir Rrahmani, Sam Beukema and Scott McTominay of Napoli celebrates victory following 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)
All 18 Champions League matches are performed concurrently tonight, together with Monaco-Juve, Borussia Dortmund-Inter and Union Saint Gilloise-Atalanta.
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“Italian soccer might ship 4 out of 4 by means of, perhaps even some to the Spherical of 16, avoiding play-offs,” Pandev concluded.
Napoli have earned eight factors in seven Champions League video games this season, accumulating simply two victories. Attributable to a poor purpose distinction (-5) they’re presently out of the highest 24.
McTominay has scored 9 targets and offered 4 assists in 31 appearances throughout all competitions this season, accumulating 2621 minutes on the pitch.