Napoli-Arsenal: Anguissa out, Napoli’s midfield decimated ahead of the clash
Massimiliano Allegri will have to rebuild his midfield against Arsenal, with two major confirmed absences in Napoli's midfield.
Naples will have to face Arsenal without André-Frank Zambo Anguissa on Wednesday, 9 September in the Champions League. Massimiliano Allegri confirmed the absence of the Cameroonian midfielder, who is sidelined with an adductor injury, while Scott McTominay is also unavailable.
Napoli loses one of its key players just hours before its European campaign kicks off. In the pre-match press conference, Massimiliano Allegri announced thatAndré-Frank Zambo Anguissa will not take part in the home game against Arsenal at the Diego Armando Maradona stadium.
UEFA lists the Cameroonian among the absentees due to an adductor problem. Scott McTominaywho underwent a scheduled cardiac procedure on Tuesday to treat a mild and benign arrhythmia, is also out. David Neres remains doubtful due to a knee issue.
These absences force Allegri to rethink his midfield against the English champions and last season’s Champions League finalists. The Italian coach has options including Kevin De Bruyne, Billy Gilmour, Stanislav Lobotka, and Antonio Vergara to shape his midfield.
The loss of Anguissa is particularly significant for Napoli. The Cameroonian international brings power, work rate, and the ability to drive play forward in a sector already missing McTominay.
Napoli comes off two consecutive defeats in Serie A and aims to start its European campaign on a positive note. Arsenal arrives as the favorite but also with some squad uncertainties: UEFA notably reports William Saliba as absent and Jurrien Timber as doubtful.
Kickoff for Napoli-Arsenal is scheduled for 21h00, local time, this Wednesday, 9 September at the Diego Armando Maradona stadium.
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