Danish striker Hojlund could score on his debut as Napoli faces Fiorentina, eyeing their first win and the upcoming Manchester City clash.
Stefano Pioli once again stands in the path of Antonio Conte, who is aiming for the Scudetto. This encounter echoes their past rivalry in Milan derbies. However, today presents a new scenario: an away fixture against Fiorentina serves as a crucial test before Napoli`s Champions League debut against Manchester City – a dream stage for the Azzurri`s return to European competition.
According to sports analysts, Napoli is favored: Di Lorenzo and his teammates are unbeaten in eight of their last ten matches at the Franchi stadium, and historically, they rarely disappoint after an international break, as evidenced by six wins in their last seven post-break games. This could be a victory in typical Conte fashion, characterized by tactical solidity and potentially fewer than three goals scored in total, an outcome observed in both of Napoli`s first two league matches against Cagliari and Sassuolo.
Will Hojlund Score on His Debut?
There is significant anticipation surrounding the debut of Rasmus Hojlund, the latest star acquisition to arrive at Castel Volturno after a summer in which Napoli dominated the transfer market. While Hojlund seeks a debut goal, Stanislav Lobotka might find himself in the referee`s book; the Slovakian midfielder received three yellow cards last season but has yet to be booked this campaign, making him a potential candidate for a caution.
