Italian Super Cup 2025: Napoli-Milan, the probable lineups
Napoli and AC Milan face each other at 8 p.m. Italian time for the match valid for the semifinal of the 2025 Italian Super Cup at King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: whoever passes will face the winner of the other semifinal between Inter and Bologna, scheduled for Friday night at the same time. The match is a dry one: if regulation time ends in a draw, it will go straight to penalty kicks. Both are coming from league missteps that cost them the lead in the standings: Conte’s side lost in Udine, while Allegri’s men hit the brakes at home, drawing 2-2 with newly promoted Sassuolo.
Lukaku is available again and will go on the bench, but Conte in a press conference did not seem optimistic about his employment because of the Belgian striker’s lagging condition. Lobotka will return from 1′ in midfield alongside McTominay, on the flanks will be Politano and Spinazzola. Forward Hojlund is the central point, while in support will be Neres and one between Elmas and Lang, with the former favored. In defense there will be the Di Lorenzo-Rrahmani-Buongiorno trio.
Allegri with the doubt Leao in attack: the Portuguese is summoned but may not even sit on the bench. No dice for Gabbia, who remained in Milan. In attack Nkunku will be Pulisic’s partner, while in midfield Loftus-Cheek, Rabiot and, surprisingly, Jashari and not Luka Modric will play. On the flanks Saelemaekers will be confirmed, while on the left Estupinan would be catching up with Bartesaghi. In defense De Winter will take over Gabbia alongside Tomori and Pavlovic.
Napoli-Milan, the probable lineups
NAPOLI (3-4-2-1): Milinkovic-Savic; Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Buongiorno; Politano, Lobotka, McTominay, Spinazzola; Neres, Elmas; Hojlund. All. Conte.
MILAN (3-5-2): Maignan; Tomori, De Winter, Pavlovic; Saelemaekers, Loftus-Cheek, Jashari, Rabiot, Estupinan; Nkunku, Pulisic. All. Allegri.
