Fiorentina and Napoli approach their Serie A meeting with two 4-3-3 systems set to frame an important Sunday afternoon, with Napoli’s established midfield core alongside Kevin De Bruyne facing a Fiorentina side expected to rely on energy and width.
Napoli’s projected side
Napoli are listed in a 4-3-3 under Massimiliano Allegri, with Vanja Milinkovic-Savic expected to start in goal. Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Amir Rrahmani, Rafa Marin and Mathías Olivera make up the proposed defensive line.
- Goalkeeper: Milinkovic-Savic
- Defenders: Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Rafa Marin, Olivera
- Midfielders: Billy Gilmour, Stanislav Lobotka, Kevin De Bruyne
- Forwards: Matteo Politano, Rasmus Hojlund, Noa Lang
The selection would place Lobotka at the centre of Napoli’s midfield, flanked by Gilmour and De Bruyne, while Politano and Lang are named either side of Hojlund in attack.
Fiorentina’s expected 4-3-3
Fiorentina, coached by Paolo Vanoli, are also expected to use a 4-3-3. David De Gea is named between the posts, behind a defence featuring Jimenez, Radu Dragusin, Luca Ranieri and Viery.
- Goalkeeper: De Gea
- Defenders: Jimenez, Dragusin, Ranieri, Viery
- Midfielders: Cher Ndour, Nicolò Fagioli, Atta
- Wide forwards: Franco Mastantuono and Njie
- Central-forward option: Pellegrino or Beto
The team information gives two possible versions of Fiorentina’s front three: Pellegrino is included as the central striker in one listed selection, while Beto occupies that role in the other.
Match officials and television coverage
Daniele Doveri will referee Fiorentina-Napoli. He will be assisted by Costanzo and Passeri, with Fourneau appointed as fourth official.
- Referee: Daniele Doveri
- Assistant referees: Costanzo and Passeri
- Fourth official: Fourneau
- VAR: Gariglio
- Assistant VAR: Pezzuto
The match will be shown live exclusively on DAZN and Sky Sport channels.
