Coppa Italia 2025-2026: Napoli-Como, the probable lineups

Tuesday night at 9 p.m. the Maradona hosts the Coppa Italia quarterfinal between Napoli and Como, a challenge that is worth the’access to the semifinal against Inter. The Azzurri arrive at the appointment in full emergency despite regaining a couple of elements, while Fabregas’ team seeks a feat in a stadium where, last Nov. 1 in the league, it drew 0-0, with a missed penalty by Morata weighing on the final result.

Antonio Conte has to deal with another complicated evening on the injury front. The latest visits have ruled out injuries for McTominay, but the staff has decided to preserve him ahead of the league match against Roma. In the middle of the field it will therefore be up to Lobotka and Elmas, while in the three-quarter space will be given to Giovane and Vergara, called upon to support Hojlund in a redesigned offensive department. Between the posts, Milinkovic-Savic is expected to return, while on the flanks will be Mazzocchi and Olivera.

Francesco Lucivero

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In contrast, Como arrives in Naples with the knowledge that they have nothing to lose. Fabregas will confirm his 4-2-3-1, relying heavily on the quality of Nico Paz, tasked with finishing for Douvikas, central reference of the Como attack. On either side will act Addai and Baturina, ready to exploit spaces in transition. In defense, a four-man line with Smolcic and Valle on the lanes, while Ramon and Diego Carlos will form the central pair in front of Butez.

Probable lineups

NAPOLI (3-4-2-1) : Milinkovic-Savic; Beukema, Rrahmani, Juan Jesus; Mazzocchi, Lobotka, Elmas, Olivera; Giovane, Vergara; Hojlund. All. Conte.

COMO (4-2-3-1): Butez; Smolcic, Ramon, Diego Carlos, Valle; Perrone, Da Cunha; Addai, Nico Paz, Baturina; Douvikas. All. Fabregas.

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