Serie A 2023-2024: Roma-Napoli, the likely lineups

Roma-Napoli, the probable formations

Roma and Napoli face off on Saturday evening on Christmas Eve, which marks the 17th day of Serie A. It is played at the Stadio Olimpico, which hosts two teams divided by two points in the standings and who need to grind out more to stay hooked to the train that is worth qualifying for the next European cups.

José Mourinho recovers Romelu Lukaku after his disqualification: the Belgian will return as the pivot of Roma's attack, alongside the confirmed Belotti. Dybala, on the other hand, is absent, still out with physical problems. In midfield è instead in doubt captain Pellegrini: ready Bove. Full backs should instead act Kristensen on the right and Zalewski on the opposite lane.

Walter Mazzarri will confirm Napoli’s patented trident instead, with Politano and Kvaratskhelia on either side of an Osimhen fresh off a contract renewal. Despite market problems, confirmation for Zielinski in midfield (the alternative è Cajuste), in defense Mario Rui è ready to return to the field from the 1st on the left. Centrally, alongside Rrahmani, Juan Jesus should act.

Probable lineups

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ROMA (3-5-2): Rui Patricio; Mancini, Llorente, Ndicka; Kristensen, Cristante, Paredes, Bove, Zalewski; Lukaku, Belotti. All: Mourinho

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NAPOLI (4-3-3): Meret; Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Juan Jesus, Mario Rui; Anguissa, Lobotka, Zielinski; Politano, Osimhen, Kvaratskhelia. All: Mazzarri

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