Napoli make uncommon modifications as they host relegation-threatened Verona, with Noa Lang changing injured David Neres alongside Rasmus Hojlund.
It kicks off at at 17.30 GMT (18.30 CET).
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ROME, ITALY – JANUARY 04: SSC Napoli head coah Antonio Conte throughout the Serie A match between SS Lazio and SSC Napoli at Stadio Olimpico on January 04, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Photos)
Antonio Conte has barely shifted his beginning XI in latest weeks, with choices restricted by the accidents to Andre Frank Zambo Anguissa, Billy Gilmour, Romelu Lukaku and Kevin De Bruyne.
The newest additions to the , whereas Pasquale Mazzocchi is suspended after his crimson card within the fiery win away to Lazio.
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With this in thoughts, Lang will get a uncommon begin within the assault with Eljif Elmas and the ever-present Hojlund, as Lorenzo Lucca is discussing a possible transfer to Benfica.
Alessandro Buongiorno is most well-liked to Juan Jesus in defence, whereas Miguel Gutierrez provides Leonardo Spinazzola a relaxation.
With the Scudetto showdown in opposition to Inter arising this Sunday, there would possibly’ve been the temptation to relaxation extra first selection gamers.
CREMONA, ITALY – DECEMBER 28: Rasmus Hojlund of SSC Napoli celebrates after scoring the 0-1 aim throughout the Serie A match between US Cremonese and SSC Napoli at Stadio Giovanni Zini on December 28, 2025 in Cremona, Italy. (Photograph by Marco M. Mantovani/Getty Photos)
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Hellas Verona are all-time low together with Fiorentina and Pisa, however are to not be taken without any consideration after latest wins over Fiorentina and Atalanta.
Rafik Belghali is on the Africa Cup of Nations, whereas Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro and Tomas Suslov are injured.
Roberto Gagliardini steps into midfield and Present Orban is surprisingly partnered by Amin Sarr, sending spectacular Giovane to the bench.
There’s famously a really sturdy and bitter rivalry between the followers of those two golf equipment.
Surprisingly, final season’s run to the Scudetto began with a 3-0 defeat away to Verona, however Napoli recovered to carry the Serie A trophy.
VERONA, ITALY – JANUARY 04: Nikola Vlasic of Torino is challenged by Giovane of Hellas Verona throughout the Serie A match between Hellas Verona FC and Torino FC at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on January 04, 2026 in Verona, Italy. (Photograph by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Photos)
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Napoli vs. Verona line-ups
Napoli: Milinkovic Savic; Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Buongiorno; Politano, Lobotka, McTominay, Gutierrez; Elmas, Hojlund, Lang
Verona: Montipò; Unai Nunez, Bella Kotchap, Valentini; Bradaric, Niasse, Gagliadini, Bernede, Frese; Sarr, Orban
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