After the harsh words after the match against Frosinone, accusing his team of not being a team and of not having the application even to simply add density once they were above the score, Francesco Calzona a reaction is expected today on the Empoli pitch. The objective is naturally to take away all that is at stake, but mainly to have signs – unlike what happened with Frosinone – of a team still with its mind on this season. Napoli has another opportunity to stay in the wake of the European positions, before the direct clash against Roma, and relies on the external performance which, despite the difficulties, remains acceptable: the Neapolitans are fourth, far from Maradona while he is at home (with 13th championship performance) which have definitely compromised their season.
Revolutionized defense
Calzona has to do without Rrahmani and the disqualified Mario Rui, but also the other winger, Olivera, still in the pits. On the left, therefore, room for Mazzocchi who can also adapt to the other lane, Di Lorenzo confirmed on the right while Juan Jesus returns and will team up with Ostigard who had already replaced the Brazilian against Frosinone. Despite the many absences, another exclusion for Natan, the one most penalized by the Calzona management.
Calzona relies on the big names
Despite the results, no revolution in basic training. The alarm has been lifted for Kvaratskhelia who will regularly be in the trident with Osimhen and Politano. In the midfield, after two exclusions in a row for Traoré (not even a substitute), Zielinski is expected to be confirmed with Lobotka and Anguissa. Despite Calzona’s very harsh words towards the group, the coach confirms the group’s veterans, hoping for a reaction.
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