The Coppa Italia round of 16 schedule includes the big match between Lazio and Napoli . The Biancocelesti are making their debut in the competition and intend to forget the Tardini debacle against Parma as soon as possible.
The Azzurri, on the other hand, arrive at the Olimpico after having eliminated Modena in the thirty-second round and Palermo in the sixteenth round, but above all galvanized by first place in the league standings. Kick-off for Lazio-Napoli is scheduled for 21:00 today, Thursday 5 December 2024.
LAZIO (4-2-3-1): Mandas; Lazzari, Gigot, Gila, Hysaj; Guendouzi, Rovella; Tchaouna, Pedro, Zaccagni; Castellanos. Coach : Marco Baroni.
NAPOLI (4-2-3-1): Caprile; Di Lorenzo, Rafa Marin, Juan Jesus, Spinazzola; Folorunsho, Gilmour; Ngonge, Raspadori, Neres; Simeone. Coach : Antonio Conte.
The two teams that historically pay a lot of attention to the Coppa Italia are facing each other, both of which consider it an accessible competition that allows you to close the season with a trophy.
At the same time, Lazio and Napoli are among the most in form in our championship, so it is reasonable to expect a balanced and above all blocked match. Conte’s men could win, also because the Biancocelesti could suffer from various injuries.
It may seem like a final, but we are only in the round of 16. The Coppa Italia draw already pits two of our championship’s big teams against each other, with Lazio hosting Napoli at the Olimpico. Both teams give great importance to this competition and will want to confirm the good work they have done so far in the championship. Below are the probable lineups , the ballots and the unavailable players for the match.
With the exception of the injured Mazzocchi, Antonio Conte can count on the entire squad, but will still make a massive turnover. Caprile will take Meret’s place in goal. The only doubts concern the defense, where Di Lorenzo should work overtime on the right and Juan Jesus can give Buongiorno a rest in the middle, where Rafa Marin will also operate. An unprecedented midfield with Folorunsho and Gilmour. Raspadori will be the attacking midfielder together with Ngonge and Neres. Initial rest for Lukaku: the center forward will be Simeone.
