According to Di Marzio, Massimiliano Allegri's Napoli are preparing to travel to the Estádio do Dragão to face Porto in the fourth round of the Champions League league phase. Napoli have collected three points from three matches, losing to Arsenal and Villarreal and beating Bodø/Glimt. This time, they hope to secure another victory to bounce back from their league defeat against Juventus.
Due to numerous injuries in defense, Massimiliano Allegri is forced to change his formation to a 3-5-2. In attack, Giovane will partner with Højlund, who has won the battle with Lorenzo Lucca for a starting spot. Here are all the details and Massimiliano Allegri's probable lineup.
Predicted Starting XI — As mentioned, Massimiliano Allegri will most likely be forced to opt for a 3-5-2 formation. Meret will continue in goal, with Rrahmani as the central defender, Sam Beukema on the right and Rafa Marín on the left.
In midfield, Gilmour will replace De Bruyne in the playmaker role, as the latter is not yet at his best due to ankle problems. Anguissa and McTominay will play as the central midfielders on either side of him.
Politano will take the right wing-back role and Lang the left. There is also good news in attack: Højlund has recovered from the flu and has regained his starting spot, replacing Lorenzo Lucca. Giovane will partner with him.