Napoli and Union Berlin will face each other on German soil at 21pm on Tuesday 00 October. This is a very important challenge in terms of the Champions League, given that it could immediately decide the fate of the Azzurri as regards qualification for the next phase of the most important European competition for football clubs.
Below are Garcia's Napoli squad for the match against Union Berlin.
Napoli call-up list
Garcia, who will probably focus on 4-3-3, has called up the following players for the Union Berlin – Napoli match:
Goalkeepers
- Contini
- Gollini
- Meret
Defenders
- D'Avino
- By Lorenzo
- Mario Rui
- Nathan
- Olive
- Ostigard
- Rrahmani
- Zanoli
Midfielders
Forwards
- kvaratskhelia
- Lindstrom
- politan
- Breakers
- Simeon
- Zerbin
What to expect and the premises of Union Berlin – Naples
The next match between Union Berlin and Napoli promises to be an electrifying match.
The German team is going through a difficult time, having suffered eight straight losses, including a crushing home defeat against Stuttgart. This negative trend could see them join Schalke 04 in losing their first three games of a UEFA Champions League season, having already lost their first two. However, we must not underestimate the Union, who showed superior playing potential on some occasions, such as the unfortunate defeat against Braga. Robin Gosens, a key figure in Union Berlin, emphasized the need to push the team beyond their limits in challenging matches, a determination they will certainly show against Napoli, the reigning Italian champions.
On the other hand, Napoli is having a more stable path, having lost just two of their last eight games. Despite their lag in Serie A, a win against Union Berlin could consolidate their position in the UCL group stage. The away games don't seem to scare the Neapolitans, who boast a positive record against Bundesliga teams, although there have been some uncertainties in the past.
Observing the players, Gosens of Union Berlin seems to have a certain affinity with Napoli, while on the blue side, kvaratskhelia he is in great form, contributing significantly in terms of goals in recent appearances. A curious fact to note is that Napoli have not drawn in any of their last nine UCL group stage matches.
This match promises intensity and determination from both teams.
