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Conte sticks with winning XI for Cremonese clash
28 Dec
Summary
- Napoli maintains its winning formation from the Supercoppa.
- Key players like Lukaku and Beukema are unavailable for Napoli.
- Cremonese features Vardy and Bonazzoli in their attacking front.
Napoli manager Antonio Conte has opted to retain the exact starting XI that triumphed in the Supercoppa Italiana just days ago, signaling continuity ahead of their upcoming fixture. This decision means Giovanni Di Lorenzo will feature in a central defensive role, while Rasmus Hojlund is set to lead the line in attack. The team is preparing to face Jamie Vardy's Cremonese at the Stadio Zini, with the match scheduled to kick off at 15:00 CET.
Several Napoli players are unavailable for this encounter. Sam Beukema, Mathias Olivera, and Romelu Lukaku have not traveled with the squad. Additionally, Alex Meret, Kevin De Bruyne, Billy Gilmour, and Frank Zambo Anguissa remain sidelined due to injuries. Despite these absences, Italian sports news outlets like Gazzetta, Tuttosport, and Corriere dello Sport report that Conte is committed to the same winning formula, benching players like Alessandro Buongiorno.
Cremonese, meanwhile, will rely on the attacking prowess of Jamie Vardy and Federico Bonazzoli. Federico Ceccherini is suspended for the match, but Matteo Bianchetti has recovered from a previous injury and is expected to start in their three-man defense. The game will be broadcast on DAZN in the UK and Ireland, and Paramount+ in the USA.
