Scotland midfielders Billy Gilmour and Scott McTominay are expected to start for Napoli against Pisa tonight while Alex Meret will likely return between the sticks.It kicks off at 20:45 CET (19:45 BST...
Scotland midfielders Billy Gilmour and Scott McTominay are expected to start for Napoli against Pisa tonight while Alex Meret will likely return between the sticks.
It kicks off at 20:45 CET (19:45 BST) at the Stadio Maradona in Naples.
Antonio Conte will partially rotate the team after a 2-0 loss against Manchester City on Thursday.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 18: Scott McTominay of Napoli and Phil Foden of Manchester City embrace after the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1 match between Manchester City and SSC Napoli at City of Manchester Stadium on September 18, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)
Sky and Gazzetta report that Meret is expected to return in goal, while Stanislav Lobotka will likely rest, making room for Gilmour in central midfield.
The Scotland midfielder would start for the first time in a Serie A match this term.
Mathias Olivera will also return to the starting XI, replacing Leonardo Spinazzola in the left-back position.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 18: Matteo Politano of Napoli is challenged by Rodri of Manchester City during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1 match between Manchester City and SSC Napoli at City of Manchester Stadium on September 18, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
No rotations in attack where Rasmus Hojlund is expected to start for the third time in a row.
Nikita Contini and Romelu Lukaku are unavailable for the Partenopei, while Pisa must cope without Calvin Stengs.
Alberto Gilardino is expected to use a 3-5-2 formation with Mbala Nzola and Stefano Moreo in attack.
Napoli vs. Pisa – where to watch on TV
The match will be shown live on TNT Sports 1 and DAZN in the UK and Ireland. Fans in the USA can watch it on Paramount+.
Napoli vs. Pisa – probable line-ups
Napoli (4-1-4-1): Meret; Di Lorenzo, Beukema, Buongiorno, Olivera; Gilmour; Politano, Anguissa, De Bruyne, McTominay; Hojlund.
Pisa (3-5-2): Semper; Canestrelli, Caracciolo, Bonfanti; Touré, Marin, Aebischer, Tramoni, Angori; Moreo, Nzola.
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