Napoli director Giovanni Manna confirms they ‘will consider alternatives’ for midfielders in January, however insists there is no such thing as a method at no cost agent Lorenzo Insigne.
The showdown with Roma kicks off on the Stadio Olimpico at 19.45 GMT.
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The Partenopei are pushing to get again on prime of the desk on this Scudetto battle, sitting solely two factors behind the Giallorossi.
Napoli pushing via harm disaster
BOLOGNA, ITALY – NOVEMBER 09: Antonio Conte, Head Coach of Napoli, seems on previous to 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)
“Roma had a exceptional second half of the season underneath Claudio Ranieri, so with Gasperini right here too and new gamers, we anticipated Roma to be doing this properly. It’s a pity he’s not on the touchline this night, however we count on to see an incredible sport of soccer,”
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Gian Piero Gasperini is sitting out a touchline ban following his pink card for dissent, so gained’t be capable of face off immediately with Antonio Conte.
Their harm disaster in midfield prompted a tactical reshuffle to 3-4-3 with Noa Lang and David Neres flanking Rasmus Hojlund.
NAPLES, ITALY – NOVEMBER 25: David Neres of SSC Napoli battles for possession with Marko Jankovic of Quarabag FK throughout the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Part MD5 match between SSC Napoli and Qarabag FK at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on November 25, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Photograph by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Pictures)
It has labored in back-to-back victories over Atalanta in Serie A and Qarabag within the Champions League, however are there plans to usher in January reinforcements?
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“We’re objectively a little bit quick in midfield for the time being, however I don’t wish to discuss in regards to the switch market, as it might look like diminishing the work completed by the coach and these lads,” replied Manna.
“It’s past doubt that we’re lacking some crucial gamers for lengthy durations, gamers with expertise and high quality. The work completed to this point is great, as we’re close to the highest of the desk.
“We’ll consider if there are alternatives in January and we’ll see what occurs.”
TORONTO, ON – JULY 23: Lorenzo Insigne #24 of Toronto FC prepares for a nook kick throughout an MLS sport in opposition to Charlotte FC at BMO Subject on July 23, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photograph by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Pictures)
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Lorenzo Insigne is in search of a return to Serie A after his time with Toronto FC and talks with Maurizio Sarri’s Lazio appear to have slowed, is it as a result of Napoli received concerned?
“We didn’t become involved. We talked to him in June and July, however we’re lined in these positions proper now, so there is no such thing as a want for him. Lorenzo was an enormous participant for Napoli, we want him all one of the best, however we’re lined in these roles.”