Antonio Conte may hand Alisson Santos a shock begin when Napoli journey to Atalanta on Sunday.
The Serie A conflict kicks-off at 15:00 CET on Sunday and January addition Alisson seems set to start out, based on Sky Sport,
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The Brazilian ahead, previously of Sporting Lisbon, has made a right away impression since arriving on the membership, netting a late equaliser off the bench in final weekend’s 2-2 draw with Roma.
That cameo look might have been sufficient to persuade Conte handy him a spot within the beginning XI, with Santos doubtlessly lining up within the entrance three alongside Antonio Vergara and Rasmus Højlund.
NAPLES, ITALY – FEBRUARY 15: Antonio Conte SSC Napoli head coach celebrates their aspect second purpose scored by Alisson Santos throughout the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and AS Roma at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on February 15, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Photograph by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Photos)
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In midfield, may drop right into a deeper function to accomplice Stanislav Lobotka, with Scott McTominay dropping to the bench in consequence.
Fellow Scot Billy Gilmour would then be among the many substitutes, more likely to characteristic from the bench.
Matteo Politano can also discover himself overlooked of the beginning lineup, with Mazzocchi set to take his place on the proper flank.
Gutiérrez is predicted to function on the left aspect.
NAPLES, ITALY – FEBRUARY 15: Alisson Santos of SSC Napoli scores his aspect second purpose throughout the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and AS Roma at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on February 15, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Photograph by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Photos)
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On the again, Conte seems set to proceed with a again three of Sam Beukema, Juan Jesus and Alessandro Buongiorno, offering the defensive basis the Napoli head coach calls for.
Between the posts, Vanja Milinkovic-Savic is once more anticipated to be most well-liked to Alex Meret, persevering with what has change into a longtime sample in current weeks.