Tonight we will attend one special evening in the history of Napoli: the debut of Francesco Calzona to the technical guidance of the Italian team which took shape on the eve of one of the most anticipated matches, the one against Barcelona in the round of 16 of Champions League.
A meeting that is not only that qualification for the quarterfinals is up for grabs but it also marks the beginning of a new era for the Neapolitan club, with the coach appearing on the pitch for the first time Castel Volturno, ready to convey his vision and strategies to the team.
The new coach of Napoli
The day at Castel Volturno marks the beginning of the adventure of Francesco Calzona as helmsman of Napoli. After meeting with Aurelio De Laurentiis, the coach headed towards the sports center, where he had his first contact with the team. Enthusiasm and curiosity were palpable among the players, eager to learn about their new coach's methods and ideas. Calzona, known for his tactical approach and for his ability to motivate the troops, he immediately set up a serious but positive working climate, focusing on tactical preparation in view of the clash with Barcelona.
The afternoon training session was the first opportunity for Calzona to transmit his game concepts and to start working on physical form, coordination e game strategies. The commitment and concentration shown by the players was a clear signal of the team's willingness to embrace this new phase, with the hope that the arrival of the new coach can be the catalyst for a fluctuating season so far.
Probable lineups
As the epic confrontation between Napoli e Barcelona, all eyes are on the probable formations who will take the field. For Napoli, under the new leadership of Francesco Calzona, we expect a team that can make the most of the technical and tactical qualities of the squad, putting the opposing team in difficulty with a dynamic and incisive game.
On the other hand, the Barcelona di Xavi he presents himself in Naples with an awareness of his own strengths and with the intent to impose their own style of play, made up of ball possession and high pressure. The tactical challenge between the two coaches will be one of the most intriguing aspects of the match, with every move and counter-move potentially proving decisive in the outcome of the match.
Napoliunder the guidance of Francesco Calzona, could side with a 4-3-3 which aims to balance defensive solidity and offensive creativity:
- Goalkeeper: Meret
- DEFENSE: By Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Juan Jesus, Mario Rui
- Midfield: Anguissa, Lobotka, Traore
- OFFENSE: politan, osimhen, kvaratskhelia
Barcelona, Led by Xavi, it could also respond with a form 4-3-3, focusing on technique, speed and experience:
- Goalkeeper: Ter Stegen
- DEFENSE: Koundé, Araujo, Inigo Martínez, Cancelo
- Midfield: De Jong, Christensen, Gundogan
- OFFENSE: Yamal, Lewandowski, Pedri
Where to see Naples-Barcelona
The highly anticipated comparison between Napoli e Barcelona will be broadcast in direct and exclusive right su Amazon Prime Video. This platform offers fans the opportunity to follow every moment of the match, from the comfort of their own home or wherever they are, as long as they have an internet connection.
To access the live broadcast, fans will need to be subscribers to Amazon Prime and use compatible devices, such as Smart TV, game console like Xbox and PlayStation, or streaming devices like Amazon Fire TV Stick, TIMVision Box e Google Chromecast.
