Scott McTominay claims the return of defender Giovanni Di Lorenzo in opposition to is essential. ‘He’s among the best captains I’ve skilled, to be sincere.’
It kicks off on the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).
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The Partenopei can lock down a high 4 end with victory this night, or threat being sucked again into the more and more tense battle for Champions League qualification.
was dominated out by a conflict of heads, which , however the excellent news is the return of Di Lorenzo.
The captain begins for his first look since struggling knee ligament injury in opposition to on January 31.
McTominay excessive reward for Di Lorenzo
NAPLES, ITALY – OCTOBER 25: Frank Zambo Anguissa of SSC Napoli celebrates after scoring his aspect third objective in the course of the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on October 25, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Picture by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Photographs)
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“He’s such an vital participant, within the dressing room, on the pitch, we’ve missed him a lot, for me he’s such an incredible captain, among the best captains I’ve skilled, to be sincere. He signifies that a lot to the group,”
The previous midfielder has scored 9 objectives this season, if he nets once more then he’ll turn out to be solely the second Napoli midfielder in 90 years to attain 10 Serie A objectives in two consecutive seasons.
The one different participant who achieved that was Marek Hamsik, so how does he really feel doubtlessly attaining that report and following within the footsteps of an icon just like the Slovakian?
NAPLES, ITALY – APRIL 24: Scott McTominay of SSC Napoli celebrates after scoring his aspect first objective in the course of the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on April 24, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Picture by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Photographs)
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“I didn’t know earlier than you informed me. I don’t actually consider issues like this, it’s a group recreation, it’s vital to get one of the best out of everybody, the target has acquired nothing to do with me, it’s in regards to the group always,” insisted McTominay.