Napoli v Roma: Allegri and Gasperini name their starting line-ups

Roma midfielder Niccolò Pisilli spoke to Dazn before the match against Napoli, saying the team arrives at the game full of energy after playing well in recent fixtures. "We have played well in the last few matches. We arrive with a lot of energy and we want to do well," he said. Pisilli, a Roma academy product, was asked about his increased responsibilities after wearing the captain's armband in the most recent match. He said: "It was an honour to wear the armband, but I am focused on today's match." The midfielder, who is a Roma academy product and has never signed for another club, is now taking on a more prominent role in the squad as the team seeks momentum against a strong Napoli side. Asked whether he is a fan of the bordocam, the close-up camera used to show the players' bench and dressing area, Pisilli smiled and said: "Yes, I don't watch it straight away, but I always see them all."

Roma travel to the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona to face Napoli, managed by Massimiliano Allegri, in a big-match clash on matchday 8 of Serie A. Bryan Cristante starts from the first minute alongside Matías Soulé, according to the official line-ups. Gian Piero Gasperini's side arrive on the back of a Champions League win but are missing key attacking midfielders, with Lorenzo Pellegrini and Paulo Dybala both out injured. The match is refereed by Andrea Colombo of the Como section. Roma are looking to keep pace with the summit of the table and need points from the fixture. The injury problems in the final third are a significant test for Gasperini, who must find a way to create chances without two of his key attacking options. Live coverage of the match is being provided by Romanews.eu with real-time updates throughout the game.

Gasperini's Roma face Massimiliano Allegri's Napoli in Serie A's eighth round this afternoon at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Kickoff is at 18:00, with the turnstiles open from 15:30. Roma travel without Svilar, Koné, Dybala and Pellegrini. Gasperini does have Cristante available again, and Malen is back in the starting frame after serving a one-match suspension. Cristante is the favourite to start in a more advanced role ahead of Mora. Napoli are expected to rely on Højlund, supported by Politano and Lang. In Roma's expected line-up, Lulli is favoured over Molina on the right flank. Cristante is set to play further forward, with Soulé and Malen completing the attack. The choice over Cristante's role is the main open question before the team sheets are released. Napoli (4-3-3): Milinkovic-Savic; Di Lorenzo, Badiashile, Rafa Marin, Olivera; Anguissa, De Bruyne, McTominay; Politano, Højlund, Lang. Substitutes: Meret, Contini, Beukema, Marianucci, Rrahmani, Spinazzola, Gilmour, Lobotka, Vergara, Giovane, Lucca. Coach: Massimiliano Allegri. Roma (3-4-1-2): Gollini; Mancini, Ndicka, Hermoso; Lulli, De Roon, Pisilli, Wesley; Cristante; Soulé, Malen. Substitutes: Vasquez, De Marzi, Rensch, Koulierakis, Molina, Balerdi, Ghilardi, Di Nunzio, Mora, Castro, Camara. Coach: Gian Piero Gasperini. The referee is Colombo of Como, with assistants Bindoni and Rossi M. Fourth official: Sacchi J.L. VAR: Aureliano. Assistant VAR: Meraviglia.

Gasperini's Roma face Massimiliano Allegri's Napoli in Serie A's eighth round this afternoon at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Kickoff is at 18:00, with the turnstiles open from 15:30. Roma travel without Svilar, Koné, Dybala and Pellegrini. Gasperini does have Cristante available again, and Malen is back in the starting frame after serving a one-match suspension. Cristante is the favourite to start in a more advanced role ahead of Mora. Napoli are expected to rely on Højlund, supported by Politano and Lang. In Roma's expected line-up, Lulli is favoured over Molina on the right flank. Cristante is set to play further forward, with Soulé and Malen completing the attack. The choice over Cristante's role is the main open question before the team sheets are released. Napoli (4-3-3): Milinkovic-Savic; Di Lorenzo, Badiashile, Rafa Marin, Olivera; Anguissa, De Bruyne, McTominay; Politano, Højlund, Lang. Substitutes: Meret, Contini, Beukema, Marianucci, Rrahmani, Spinazzola, Gilmour, Lobotka, Vergara, Giovane, Lucca. Coach: Massimiliano Allegri. Roma (3-4-1-2): Gollini; Mancini, Ndicka, Hermoso; Lulli, De Roon, Pisilli, Wesley; Cristante; Soulé, Malen. Substitutes: Vasquez, De Marzi, Rensch, Koulierakis, Molina, Balerdi, Ghilardi, Di Nunzio, Mora, Castro, Camara. Coach: Gian Piero Gasperini. The referee is Colombo of Como, with assistants Bindoni and Rossi M. Fourth official: Sacchi J.L. VAR: Aureliano. Assistant VAR: Meraviglia.

Roma travel to Napoli for an eighth-round Serie A fixture at the Maradona, with Gian Piero Gasperini's side looking to extend a strong start to the league campaign. Gasperini has told his players not to wake up from the dream, and Roma have no intention of slowing down after their excellent start in Serie A. Napoli are coached by Massimiliano Allegri, and the match is a major test that will say much about Roma's real ambitions. Roma have been dealt several absences, with Mile Svilar, Manu Koné, Lorenzo Pellegrini and Paulo Dybala all missing out. Gasperini can, however, count on two important returns: Bryan Cristante, who was already called up against Slovan on Tuesday evening, and Donyell Malen, who has served his league suspension. Both are expected to start from the first minute at the Maradona. Cristante is in contention with Rodrigo Mora for a place in the starting line-up, while Evan N'Dicka is fit and set to line up in the back three alongside Gianluca Mancini and Mario Hermoso, with Daniele Ghilardi and Marten de Roon also in the mix. Devyne Rensch returns on the right, with Emanuele Lulli on the bench. Roma line up in a 3-4-1-2 with Pierluigi Gollini in goal and Matías Soulé alongside Malen up front, with Cristante in the attacking midfield role. Napoli start in a 4-3-3 with Milinkovic-Savic in goal, and Hojlund, Lang and Politano in attack, supported by De Bruyne and McTominay. Napoli's bench includes Meret, Contini, Beukema, Gilmour, Giovane, Lobotka, Lucca, Marianucci, Rrahmani, Spinazzola and Vergara. Roma's bench includes Vásquez, De Marzi, Koulierakis, Molina, Balerdi, Di Nunzio, Mora, Castro and Camara. The match is part of the eighth round of Serie A EniLive and is broadcast live and exclusively on DAZN, with kickoff at 18:00. Viewers can also watch via smart TVs, Xbox or PlayStation, Amazon Fire TV Stick, Google Chromecast or TIM VISION Box. Live updates are available through Forzaroma.info and on the club's social channels on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. The rivalry is long-standing, with 156 Serie A meetings. Roma lead the head-to-head with 53 wins, against 48 for Napoli, and 55 draws. Roma have scored over 190 goals against Napoli in league meetings. Allegri has a long history with Roma: the head-to-head record between Roma and the Livorno-born coach stands at 30 official Serie A meetings, with 13 wins for Allegri, 7 for Roma and 10 draws.

Roma are expected to stick with their 3-4-2-1 formation for tonight's trip to the Maradona to face Napoli, kicking off at 18:00. Gian Piero Gasperini is likely to rely on players who featured in recent matches. Gollini is set to start in goal, with Mancini, Ndicka and Hermoso forming the back three. Emanuele Lulli is increasingly likely to be confirmed on the right flank, with Wesley on the opposite side. In midfield, the most probable pairing is De Roon and Pisilli. Further forward, Gasperini appears inclined to use Cristante in an advanced role alongside Soulé, leaving Donyell Malen to lead the line. Rodrigo Mora is the most important option among the substitutes. The indications all point to a starting eleven built above all to provide balance and physicality in midfield, as Roma look to contain a Napoli side at home. The probable Roma line-up (3-4-2-1) is: Gollini; Mancini, Ndicka, Hermoso; Lulli, De Roon, Pisilli, Wesley; Cristante, Soulé; Malen. Rodrigo Mora is expected to provide the main alternative from the bench, should Gasperini need an change during the match.

Gasperini's Roma face Massimiliano Allegri's Napoli in Serie A's eighth round this afternoon at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Kickoff is at 18:00, with the turnstiles open from 15:30. Roma travel without Svilar, Koné, Dybala and Pellegrini. Gasperini does have Cristante available again, and Malen is back in the starting frame after serving a one-match suspension. Cristante is the favourite to start in a more advanced role ahead of Mora. Napoli are expected to rely on Højlund, supported by Politano and Lang. In Roma's expected line-up, Lulli is favoured over Molina on the right flank. Cristante is set to play further forward, with Soulé and Malen completing the attack. The choice over Cristante's role is the main open question before the team sheets are released. Napoli (4-3-3): Milinkovic-Savic; Di Lorenzo, Badiashile, Rafa Marin, Olivera; Anguissa, De Bruyne, McTominay; Politano, Højlund, Lang. Substitutes: Meret, Contini, Beukema, Marianucci, Rrahmani, Spinazzola, Gilmour, Lobotka, Vergara, Giovane, Lucca. Coach: Massimiliano Allegri. Roma (3-4-1-2): Gollini; Mancini, Ndicka, Hermoso; Lulli, De Roon, Pisilli, Wesley; Cristante; Soulé, Malen. Substitutes: Vasquez, De Marzi, Rensch, Koulierakis, Molina, Balerdi, Ghilardi, Di Nunzio, Mora, Castro, Camara. Coach: Gian Piero Gasperini. The referee is Colombo of Como, with assistants Bindoni and Rossi M. Fourth official: Sacchi J.L. VAR: Aureliano. Assistant VAR: Meraviglia.

Former coach Andrea Stramaccioni has praised Donyell Malen, likening the Dutch forward's movement to that of Andriy Shevchenko, as Roma prepare to face Napoli at the Maradona. Speaking to Corriere dello Sport, Stramaccioni also highlighted the way Gian Piero Gasperini's side defends by attacking. Roma's form has been strong, with a clear identity, a productive attack and an effective defensive phase. Stramaccioni said: "It is impressive, ever more in tune with the verticality of Roma's final pass. His half-moon of movement away from his marker, the first controlled touch oriented forward, and the speed with which he does it remind me, with the appropriate comparisons, of the movements Andriy Shevchenko liked to make." He then turned to the team as a whole: "Roma have scored with 11 different players, and Dybala, Mancini, Wesley and Pellegrini are still missing. But the out-of-possession phase stands out more: Gasperini's side 'defends by attacking' while controlling the ball. It is the best defence in Serie A (and two of the three goals conceded came against Inter) and has the best goal difference in the league." On the Napoli fixture, Stramaccioni said: "He is too experienced, he knows that at Napoli the level of difficulty is very high. He will find a side 'wounded', which cannot afford to lose again and will play to the death in front of their very hot crowd. And Gasp knows this well. He will prepare a high-intensity match, taking time and space away from Napoli's build-up, meaning limiting Lobotka and De Bruyne. And trying to exploit the vertical spaces that may open up." He also pointed to a potential weakness. "Roma have conceded little when defending in a set shape, but have suffered from second balls from dead-ball situations: look at Inter and Real Madrid. On the other side, isolating the attackers one-on-one in open space and forcing Allegri's wide players to chase Wesley and company can cause Napoli problems." On squad depth, Stramaccioni said: "Without injuries I would have said Napoli, although they are a little short in midfield. But now, with Roma missing key players, I see them as similar. Roma's real advantage is a year of work with Gasperini: more certainty and enthusiasm." Finally, he assessed the ambitions of both clubs. "Napoli are a great potential in search of certainty, continuity and solidity. Roma are a group full of enthusiasm who have plenty of certainty, but to stay up there they must win matches like this one."

Roma travel to Napoli for an eighth-round Serie A fixture at the Maradona, with Gian Piero Gasperini's side looking to extend a strong start to the league campaign. Gasperini has told his players not to wake up from the dream, and Roma have no intention of slowing down after their excellent start in Serie A. Napoli are coached by Massimiliano Allegri, and the match is a major test that will say much about Roma's real ambitions. Roma have been dealt several absences, with Mile Svilar, Manu Koné, Lorenzo Pellegrini and Paulo Dybala all missing out. Gasperini can, however, count on two important returns: Bryan Cristante, who was already called up against Slovan on Tuesday evening, and Donyell Malen, who has served his league suspension. Both are expected to start from the first minute at the Maradona. Cristante is in contention with Rodrigo Mora for a place in the starting line-up, while Evan N'Dicka is fit and set to line up in the back three alongside Gianluca Mancini and Mario Hermoso, with Daniele Ghilardi and Marten de Roon also in the mix. Devyne Rensch returns on the right, with Emanuele Lulli on the bench. Roma line up in a 3-4-1-2 with Pierluigi Gollini in goal and Matías Soulé alongside Malen up front, with Cristante in the attacking midfield role. Napoli start in a 4-3-3 with Milinkovic-Savic in goal, and Hojlund, Lang and Politano in attack, supported by De Bruyne and McTominay. Napoli's bench includes Meret, Contini, Beukema, Gilmour, Giovane, Lobotka, Lucca, Marianucci, Rrahmani, Spinazzola and Vergara. Roma's bench includes Vásquez, De Marzi, Koulierakis, Molina, Balerdi, Di Nunzio, Mora, Castro and Camara. The match is part of the eighth round of Serie A EniLive and is broadcast live and exclusively on DAZN, with kickoff at 18:00. Viewers can also watch via smart TVs, Xbox or PlayStation, Amazon Fire TV Stick, Google Chromecast or TIM VISION Box. Live updates are available through Forzaroma.info and on the club's social channels on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. The rivalry is long-standing, with 156 Serie A meetings. Roma lead the head-to-head with 53 wins, against 48 for Napoli, and 55 draws. Roma have scored over 190 goals against Napoli in league meetings. Allegri has a long history with Roma: the head-to-head record between Roma and the Livorno-born coach stands at 30 official Serie A meetings, with 13 wins for Allegri, 7 for Roma and 10 draws.

Gasperini's Roma face Massimiliano Allegri's Napoli in Serie A's eighth round this afternoon at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Kickoff is at 18:00, with the turnstiles open from 15:30. Roma travel without Svilar, Koné, Dybala and Pellegrini. Gasperini does have Cristante available again, and Malen is back in the starting frame after serving a one-match suspension. Cristante is the favourite to start in a more advanced role ahead of Mora. Napoli are expected to rely on Højlund, supported by Politano and Lang. In Roma's expected line-up, Lulli is favoured over Molina on the right flank. Cristante is set to play further forward, with Soulé and Malen completing the attack. The choice over Cristante's role is the main open question before the team sheets are released. Napoli (4-3-3): Milinkovic-Savic; Di Lorenzo, Badiashile, Rafa Marin, Olivera; Anguissa, De Bruyne, McTominay; Politano, Højlund, Lang. Substitutes: Meret, Contini, Beukema, Marianucci, Rrahmani, Spinazzola, Gilmour, Lobotka, Vergara, Giovane, Lucca. Coach: Massimiliano Allegri. Roma (3-4-1-2): Gollini; Mancini, Ndicka, Hermoso; Lulli, De Roon, Pisilli, Wesley; Cristante; Soulé, Malen. Substitutes: Vasquez, De Marzi, Rensch, Koulierakis, Molina, Balerdi, Ghilardi, Di Nunzio, Mora, Castro, Camara. Coach: Gian Piero Gasperini. The referee is Colombo of Como, with assistants Bindoni and Rossi M. Fourth official: Sacchi J.L. VAR: Aureliano. Assistant VAR: Meraviglia.

Roma travel to Napoli for an eighth-round Serie A fixture at the Maradona, with Gian Piero Gasperini's side looking to extend a strong start to the league campaign. Gasperini has told his players not to wake up from the dream, and Roma have no intention of slowing down after their excellent start in Serie A. Napoli are coached by Massimiliano Allegri, and the match is a major test that will say much about Roma's real ambitions. Roma have been dealt several absences, with Mile Svilar, Manu Koné, Lorenzo Pellegrini and Paulo Dybala all missing out. Gasperini can, however, count on two important returns: Bryan Cristante, who was already called up against Slovan on Tuesday evening, and Donyell Malen, who has served his league suspension. Both are expected to start from the first minute at the Maradona. Cristante is in contention with Rodrigo Mora for a place in the starting line-up, while Evan N'Dicka is fit and set to line up in the back three alongside Gianluca Mancini and Mario Hermoso, with Daniele Ghilardi and Marten de Roon also in the mix. Devyne Rensch returns on the right, with Emanuele Lulli on the bench. Roma line up in a 3-4-1-2 with Pierluigi Gollini in goal and Matías Soulé alongside Malen up front, with Cristante in the attacking midfield role. Napoli start in a 4-3-3 with Milinkovic-Savic in goal, and Hojlund, Lang and Politano in attack, supported by De Bruyne and McTominay. Napoli's bench includes Meret, Contini, Beukema, Gilmour, Giovane, Lobotka, Lucca, Marianucci, Rrahmani, Spinazzola and Vergara. Roma's bench includes Vásquez, De Marzi, Koulierakis, Molina, Balerdi, Di Nunzio, Mora, Castro and Camara. The match is part of the eighth round of Serie A EniLive and is broadcast live and exclusively on DAZN, with kickoff at 18:00. Viewers can also watch via smart TVs, Xbox or PlayStation, Amazon Fire TV Stick, Google Chromecast or TIM VISION Box. Live updates are available through Forzaroma.info and on the club's social channels on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. The rivalry is long-standing, with 156 Serie A meetings. Roma lead the head-to-head with 53 wins, against 48 for Napoli, and 55 draws. Roma have scored over 190 goals against Napoli in league meetings. Allegri has a long history with Roma: the head-to-head record between Roma and the Livorno-born coach stands at 30 official Serie A meetings, with 13 wins for Allegri, 7 for Roma and 10 draws.

Roma are expected to stick with their 3-4-2-1 formation for tonight's trip to the Maradona to face Napoli, kicking off at 18:00. Gian Piero Gasperini is likely to rely on players who featured in recent matches. Gollini is set to start in goal, with Mancini, Ndicka and Hermoso forming the back three. Emanuele Lulli is increasingly likely to be confirmed on the right flank, with Wesley on the opposite side. In midfield, the most probable pairing is De Roon and Pisilli. Further forward, Gasperini appears inclined to use Cristante in an advanced role alongside Soulé, leaving Donyell Malen to lead the line. Rodrigo Mora is the most important option among the substitutes. The indications all point to a starting eleven built above all to provide balance and physicality in midfield, as Roma look to contain a Napoli side at home. The probable Roma line-up (3-4-2-1) is: Gollini; Mancini, Ndicka, Hermoso; Lulli, De Roon, Pisilli, Wesley; Cristante, Soulé; Malen. Rodrigo Mora is expected to provide the main alternative from the bench, should Gasperini need an change during the match.