Calcio Napoli News – Against Udinese, Antonio Conte risks losing a starter and having to change the lineup: solution from the bench scares
For soccer news Napoli news ahead of tonight’s match against Udinese. Antonio Conte could lose a starter in tonight’s challenge at the Maradona and be forced into a change that does not leave the fans too quiet. Yet another injury that testifies to little luck for the Azzurri, who since the beginning of the year have already found themselves without some important performers such as Meret, Lobotka, Buongiorno and Olivera.
For the match with Udinese, the risk of forfeit is high. The match, however, cannot be missed. The chance to stretch momentarily to +6 from Inter is a mouthwatering one and would put a lot of pressure on the Nerazzurri, who are engaged on Monday night again against Fiorentina. Inzaghi’s team would be playing with an obligation to win, as any other result would allow Napoli to have an important advantage before the direct clash.
Napoli-Udinese, si ferma Spinazzola: le condizioni prima del match
At risk of remaining on the bench, as reported by Repubblica and Corriere dello Sport, is Leonardo Spinazzola. The full-back who, until a month and a half ago, was considered a possible name leaving the Azzurri squad, has turned into a very important added value. The level of his performances has risen considerably and against Roma last week he even scored the 1-0 goal.
Leonardo Spinazzola, rischio forfait contro l’Udinese (LaPresse) – SpazioNapoli.it
Also against Udinese he was supposed to take the place of the injured Olivera, who may not return until less than a month from now, but a back problem is reportedly stalling him. Big trouble for Conte, who may be forced to give up one of the best-performing players in recent weeks.
In his place Pasquale Mazzocchi should be seen on the field. A change within the lineup, which would not lead to any tactical changes. The last challenge at the Olimpico, however, raises some concerns about the full-back, who will be employed adapted on the left. His entry on the field against Roma was largely insufficient, due to his failure to score on Angelino on the occasion of the Giallorossi’s equalizer.
It will take a focused Mazzocchi, on the ball. He will return as a starter after the Coppa Italia match against Palermo in September. In the league, however, he has not been on the field from the first minute since the match against Cagliari. Conte and the fans hope they can count on the full availability and professionalism of the player, who has a great chance to bounce back after last week’s misstep and prove decisive in a positive way this Sunday.
