Udinese-Napoli, probable lineups: Kvaratskhelia stops

In&out. And then there is also the voice, stand-by. It is not the title of the famous Frank Oz film, but it could easily be a puzzle, translated into the home Naples. We start from the tile Khvicha Kvaratskhelia who yesterday raised the white flag and will almost certainly miss the postponement of Udine against the eleventh of Fabio Cannavaro; passing through the recoveries of Juan Jesus and probably Politano, up to the casting for the new Italian coach who is experiencing increasingly intense days in terms of negotiations although everything is moving – as expected – under the radar. In the middle, the lump sum of Zielinski who will also be absent in Friuli.

All with the now former Italian champions called to a real sprint to try to grab a place in Europe, albeit through the back door (read qualification for the next Europa League). To do so, Napoli will have to try to take full advantage in the last four days of the championship and will almost certainly be forced to do without the Georgian star on Monday evening at the Blueenergy Stadium. Kvaratskhelia was forced to do differentiated training yesterday afternoon due to a muscle strain in the left thigh accused in Friday’s work session in Castel Volturno. Ironically, it is the same limb that had kept him in the box last March 26th in the extra time of the match that earned his Georgia the historic qualification for the European Championships (then it was the left adductor muscle, yesterday the club bulletin spoke of a generic resentment at left thigh). The fact is that Napoli’s number 77 yesterday limited himself to specific work in the gym and is unlikely to be included in the list of players called up for Udine. Instead he warms up the engines Giacomo Raspadori. However, Calzona does not intend to deviate from his tactical score and Jackpot seems the main candidate to take Kvara’s place on the left-handed out of the trident. On the other side he grits his teeth Matteo Politano. The former Inter player has also suffered some problems in recent days, but has had more time to recover and should be regularly among Calzona’s available players. Feel free to copy-paste Juan Jesus. The Brazilian defender is on his way to full recovery and should partner with Rrhamani in the center of the defense, completed by Di Lorenzo and Olivera on the flanks. In the midfield, however, Lobotka will have the keys to the midfield as always with Anguissa and Cajuste (in place of the injured Zielinski) at his sides.

The bench

Ciccio Calzona reiterated to the team the desire to put their foot on the accelerator to catch the last train that takes them to Europe (it would be the 15th qualification in a row for Napoli). The pass, however, would certainly not be a guarantee of remaining on the bench next year (the “policy” could be the Champions League), but De Laurentiis has not discarded his candidacy a priori. However, three high-sounding names remain at the top of the Filmauro owner’s wish list for the re-construction. Gasperini, Italiano and Pioli, not necessarily in order of preference. Much will depend on some factors that are under DeLa’s magnifying glass. Everyone – including With you – have been probed for some time. Italiano and Pioli would represent continuity in the wake of an identity that Napoli has had for some time now; Gasperini (and Conte) the revolution… tactics of the “3” defense. At the moment the exit polls give Pioli and Italiano – although they still have one year left on their contracts with Milan and Fiorentina – in pole position. Teased about his possible arrival at Napoli, Pioli tried to gloss over it. «I’m only thinking about finishing the championship. At the end of the season I will meet the club (Milan) and we will see what to do. Before then I won’t talk to any other company.” When asked if pizza is a dish to his liking, the Emilian coach returns tit for tat. «I like cappelletti in broth, because I’m from Parma… I congratulate Pecchia on the promotion, he can rest assured».

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