The highly-anticipated Serie A showdown between Milan and Napoli is scheduled to commence at 19:45 GMT at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, also known as San Siro. Football aficionados can look forward to an enthralling match as both teams have disclosed their line-ups for the impending game.
In the Milan line-up, Ismael Bennacer will be joining the midfield alongside Rafael Leao, Christian Pulisic, and Olivier Giroud — marking the inaugural occasion of Bennacer and Yacine Adli commencing together in the midfield. Despite Samuel Chukwueze’s absence and the injuries sustained by various key players, Milan is eager to narrow the gap on second-placed Juventus.
Conversely, Napoli has implemented strategic adjustments, with Kkicha Kvaratskhelia assuming a new role behind Giovanni Simeone. The return of Piotr Zielinski and Mathias Olivera bolsters the team, although Mario Rui is suspended and Victor Osimhen is competing for Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations Final.
The player line-ups for the match are as follows:
Milan:
– Maignan; Calabria, Kjaer, Gabbia, Theo Hernandez; Adli, Bennacer; Pulisic, Loftus-Cheek, Leao; Giroud
Napoli:
– Gollini; Ostigard, Rrahmani, Juan Jesus; Di Lorenzo, Anguissa, Lobotka, Zielinski, Mazzocchi; Kvaratskhelia, Simeone
In addition to the line-ups, the player statistics for the match have been disseminated, providing insights into the performance of each player. Theo Hernández, with an assist from Rafael Leão, takes precedence in the statistics.
As football enthusiasts eagerly await the outcome of the Milan vs Napoli encounter, both teams are preparing for an intense battle on the pitch.
As the match unfolds, fans can remain updated on all the developments and action as it transpires from today’s Serie A matches on the LIVEBLOG. With the return of key players and new players assuming pivotal roles, both Milan and Napoli are poised to deliver a captivating display of football prowess.