Porto vs Napoli: Probable Starting XIs Ahead of the Match
In the Champions League, Porto host Napoli, who are dealing with injury problems. Hojlund is expected to return to the squad, while De Bruyne is reported not to be in the starting XI because of an ankle problem.
Napoli, struggling with injuries, visit Porto in the Champions League. The match kicks off at 21:00 CET (20:00 GMT) and will be played at the Estádio do Dragão.
Rasmus Hojlund is expected to return to the squad. The Danish forward missed Napoli's last Serie A match against Juventus because of the flu, but he has recovered and is expected to start. Hojlund is planned to line up alongside Giovane up front. Kevin De Bruyne, meanwhile, may not start because of an ankle problem. Several outlets, including Sky Sports and Gazzetta, have raised this claim. It is recalled that the Belgian midfielder twisted his ankle and was substituted in the 2-0 defeat to Juventus.
A total of 13 outfield players are available for Napoli. The injured players include Alisson Santos, Costantino Favasuli, David Neres, Benoit Badiashile, Leonardo Spinazzola, Stanislav Lobotka, Giovanni Di Lorenzo and Mathias Olivera. In midfield, Billy Gilmour is expected to get a chance in the starting XI in place of Scott McTominay and Zambo Anguissa. Noa Lang is planned to play a slightly different role in the left midfield area.
Porto are managed by Italian coach Francesco Farioli. The squad includes names familiar to those who follow Serie A closely. Jakub Kiwior previously played for Spezia, Alberto Costa for Juventus, and André Silva for Milan. The match will be broadcast live in the United Kingdom and Ireland on TNT Sports 5 and HBO Max.
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