Juventus v Napoli - Preview and possible lineups

Anna Woodberry 7 years ago 3.2k
Which manager will come out on top on Sunday. AFP

We take a look ahead to Serie A's crunch match between the league's two top sides, Juventus and Napoli, at the Allianz Stadium on Sunday, in what will undoubtedly be the title-decider. Kick-off: 20:45 (CET).

Juventus: The 'Bianconeri' are boosted by the returns of Mario Mandzukic and Miralem Pjanic to training and both could be pushing for starts. However, Mattia De Sciglio is still sidelined. 

Napoli: Kalidou Koulibaly will likely retake his place in the starting XI after serving his suspension but Faouzi Ghoulam will miss out through injury.

Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri:

"Napoli have been going for the title since the start and we know this is a crucial match for them. They're enjoying an extraordinary season, as they have in recent campaigns.

"Maurizio Sarri has done a fantastic job there. He has technically gifted players and he has created a team that plays a great brand of football. They have become a major force in Italy and Europe."

Napoli manager Maurizio Sarri:

"It's fantastic if Southampton, Chelsea, Manchester United or Tottenham will win the FA Cup."

"Is it going to change our life? I don't believe, I don't believe. Who needs it more, I don't know. We are going to try and fight to win.

"It would be fantastic to finish the season with a trophy. I don't think it's about need or not need."

Form:

Prediction: 1-1

Possible lineups:

Juventus possible XI: Buffon; Lichtsteiner, Benatia, Chiellini, Alex Sandro; Khedira, Pjanic, Matuidi; Douglas Costa, Higuain, Dybala.

Napoli possible XI: Reina; Hysaj, Albiol, Koulibaly, Mario Rui; Allan, Jorginho, Hamsik; Callejon, Mertens, Insigne.

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