Napoli Faces Eintracht Frankfurt in Crucial Champions League Clash
Napoli is gearing up to face Eintracht Frankfurt in a highly anticipated Champions League match. The pressure is on for the Neapolitans after a resounding 6-2 defeat against PSV Eindhoven. Can they turn things around at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona?
Coach Antonio Conte, despite facing criticism and a string of injuries, remains confident. "What matters is that we try to win," Conte stated in a pre-match press conference. "We’re up against a good team, but we plan on giving it our all to win." He acknowledged the challenges, highlighting the number of injured players but emphasized the team's ambition to compete on the European stage.
Napoli will be without key players like Gilmour and Spinazzola, who missed the final training session. However, Lobotka returns to the squad, providing a boost in midfield. Hojlund is expected to lead the line for the home side.
Eintracht Frankfurt, coached by Toppmoller, will be looking to capitalize on Napoli's recent struggles. The German side will be without their fans, who are barred from attending due to preventative measures following past incidents.
Possible Lineups
- Napoli (4-3-3): Milinkovic-Savic; Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Buongiorno, Gutierrez; Anguissa, Lobotka, McTominay; Politano, Hojlund, Neres.
- Eintracht Frankfurt (3-4-2-1): Zetterer; Amenda, Koch, Theate; Kristensen, Larsson, Skhiri, Brown; Doan, Knauff; Wahi.
The match promises to be a thrilling encounter as Napoli seeks redemption and Eintracht Frankfurt aims to secure a valuable away victory. The game kicks off at 18:45 SAST and will be broadcast live on Sky.
Conte has urged the Napoli faithful to continue their support, emphasizing the importance of unity in the face of external criticism. "We must be united because together we’re even stronger," he declared.