Fiorentina Host Napoli With Visitors Hit by Multiple Absences

Napoli’s injury list leaves them light on options and raises the importance of Fiorentina’s recent attacking form.

Overview

Fiorentina and Napoli meet at the Stadio Artemio Franchi on Sunday, 20 September, with Fiorentina riding two wins since Paolo Vanoli returned as coach.
Napoli arrive without several first-team players including goalkeeper Alex Meret, defender Alisson Santos and midfielder Scott McTominay, a shortage that cuts into Allegri’s bench options and tactical flexibility.
Predicted starting XIs place Kevin De Bruyne and Rasmus Højlund in Napoli’s attacking line while Fiorentina are likely to start Mateo Pellegrino or Franco Mastantuono as focal points up front.
Pundits and bookmakers favour an open game with a strong chance of goals, and the recent head-to-head run shows Napoli have won the last four league meetings with each of those matches producing at least three goals.
Early-season table position gives added urgency: Fiorentina sit on 3 points in 15th and want to build momentum, while Napoli have 6 points in 10th and need consistency before the international break.