Napoli vs Aris: Full lineups confirmed for pre-season friendly
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Gli Azzurri will play their last pre-season game tonight.
The thrill of club friendlies continues to captivate the curiosity of football fans worldwide. One of the most fascinating fixtures on the list is the duel between Serie A powers Napoli and Greek club Aris Saloniki. This encounter, scheduled for tonight, is vital for both teams as they prepare for the forthcoming season.
Napoli, led by Massimiliano Allegri, is trying to gain momentum following a string of inconsistent performances in recent games. Their most recent performance, a 1-1 draw against Celta de Vigo, highlighted the need for improvement.
Aris Saloniki, coached by Michalis Grigoriou, enters this match on a high note, having defeated Levadiakos 3-0 in their most recent clash. This friendly provides an important opportunity for both clubs to fine-tune their strategies and evaluate their squad depth ahead of the competitive season.
Both teams are to deploy strong lineups in the hopes of not just winning but also gaining vital match fitness. With Napoli’s attacking prowess and Aris Saloniki’s recent form, fans may expect an entertaining match that may provide a preview of their respective seasons.
Moreover, Gli Azzurri will be looking to regroup from their previous defeat, as this will be their last pre-season game before they open their new campaign under new manager against Genoa on 23rd August.
Massimiliano Allegri has named a strong lineup but has left midfielder Kevin De Bruyne on the bench for this game.
Napoli vs Aris confirmed lineup
Napoli
Starting XI: Meret (GK), Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Marin, Spinazzola, Anguissa, Gilmour, McTominay, Politano, Hojlund, Alisson Santos
Bench: Pugliese, Contini, Milinkovic-Savic, Obaretin, Garofalo, Olivera, Mazzaocchi, Loboktka, Vergara, De Bruyne, Folorunsho, Prisco, Barido, Lang, Giovane, Lucca, Cheddira, Pereyra
Aris
Starting XI: Dioudis (gk), Fadiga, Fabiano, Jensen, Kerkez, Bashiru, Racic, Garre, Mir, Gianniotas, Kadewere
Bench: TBA
Where is the Napoli vs Aris game taking place?
It will take place at Stadio Teofilo Patini in Castel di Sangro, Italy.
Is Rasmus Hojlund in the starting lineup?
Yes, he is in the starting lineup to face Aris.
Will Kevin De Bruyne play?
Yes, but he is not starting against Aris.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.