Lazio - Napoli, called up for the 22nd matchday

At 18 pm, Lazio - Napoli will be played on the grounds of the Olympic Stadium.

Both teams are not having a stellar season. Despite this, the match is extremely important in terms of qualifying for the next European club competitions.

Below is the complete list of Mazzarri's squad for Lazio – Napoli.

Napoli call-up list

Mazzarri should aim for 3-4-3. The Neapolitan players called up for the match against Lazio are:

Goalkeepers

• Contini
• Gollini
• Written

Defenders

• D'Avino
• By Lorenzo
• Jesus
• Mario Rui
• Mazzocchi
• Ostigard
• Rrahmani

Midfielders

• From Mrs
• Dendoncker
• Gaetano
• Jewellery
• Lindstrom
• Lobotka
• Zielinski

Forwards

• ngonge
• politan
• Breakers

What to expect from Lazio – Naples

Lazio faces Napoli at a crucial juncture of the season. After racking up four consecutive wins in Serie A , the Biancocelesti are firmly in contention for the top four. However, their recent 3-0 defeat in the Italian Super Cup against Inter has left its mark, with coach Maurizio Sarri expressing concern about his team's mental state, describing them as "fearful" and "mentally weak."

Despite this, playing at the Stadio Olimpico could be a factor in Lazio's favor , as they have only lost one of their last 12 home games. This positive record will be put to the test by Napoli, who have won their last two head-to-head matches in Rome. Lazio also faces a growing list of absences and are looking for reinforcements in the winter transfer window to improve their chances for the rest of the season.

Napoli enters this match in a complicated situation , with a depleted squad due to injuries, international call-ups, and suspensions. The 1-0 defeat in the Super Cup final against Inter and recent league performances, which have seen Napoli win only one of their last four Serie A matches, have exacerbated the climate of frustration. Further rumors regarding the future of striker Victor Osimhen and possible changes on the bench add to the current uncertainty surrounding the Neapolitan club.

Among the players to keep an eye on, Lazio's Matías Vecino could be under pressure after receiving several yellow cards in his last two games, while Cyril Ngonge , recently arrived from Verona, could make his debut for Napoli, bringing the offensive impact he demonstrated in recent matches with his former club.

A stat worth highlighting: Napoli have won all seven matches in which they have led at half-time this league season, with five of those victories coming on the road.

The match between Lazio and Napoli promises to be a tense duel , with Lazio looking to bounce back from their Super Cup disappointment and Napoli hoping to reverse a recent negative trend in the league. It will be a clash between two teams looking to bounce back and earn crucial points for their seasonal ambitions.