English exam for Romewaiting since Tottenham on the fifth day of the Europa League. Not exactly the softest opponent for the Giallorossi, in the midst of the crisis. Not even the third change of coach in the space of three months did not stop the haemorrhaging of results: Napoli suffered their third consecutive defeat in the league. And in Europe things aren’t that much better, considering the draw against modest Belgians Union Saint-Gilloise before the international break. Pellegrini and his teammates are on 5, in the company of former Mourinho’s Hoffenheim and Fenerbahce, against 9 for Spurs, defeated by Galatasaray after winning the first three matches. Refereeing entrusted to the Swede Nyberg, assisted by his compatriots Beigi and Soderkvist. Fourth official Ladeback. At VAR Ruperti and Van Boekel. Kick-off at 9pm.
HOW TOTTENHAM ARRIVES – Vicario’s knockout was the only discordant note in the 4-0 defeat of Manchester City in the Premier League by Postacoglu’s team on Saturday: the Italian goalkeeper broke his ankle and will have it for several weeks. Heavy absences also in defense: Romero and Van de Ven out. Forster plays between the posts, Dragusin-Davies in the center with Porro and Udogie as full backs. Maddison midfielder, Sarr and Bissouma complete the midfield. Limited choices up front, given Richarlison’s withdrawal: Solanke will lead the attacking trident, with Kulusevski and Son at his sides.
HOW ROME ARRIVES – The good news for Ranieri is the return of the Belgian Saelemaekers to the squad, after having been absent since mid-September due to a fractured ankle bone. With Svilar confirmed in goal, Mancini could rest with Hummels starting alongside Ndicka behind while the wingers should not change: Celik and Angelino. Cristante and Koné were in the midfield even though Pisilli, suspended in the championship, was struggling. El Shaarawy and Zalewski outside. The weight of the attack will still be on Dovbyk’s shoulders, alongside the center forward, Dybala’s return from the first minute is possible.