doubt in attack, they aim for the second round
Napoli “sees” the mathematical qualification for the knockout stages of the Champions League. In today’s match at Maradona against Ajax, valid for the fourth day of group A of the Champions League, the Azzurri will suffice do not miss to make sure you enter the knockout stage.
Champions League, Napoli-Ajax: Spalletti wants to close the score
After the first three days, Napoli scored nine points (13 goals scored, only two conceded). On the way, Luciano Spalletti’s team won Ajax with a resounding 6-1.
Today, at the Maradona (kick-off at 18:45), he will try to close the qualifying speech. The coach of the Azzurri was clear: it’s like a final. Winning the pass for the round of 16 with two games to spare would allow the Neapolitans to concentrate on the championship where, at the moment, they are first in the standings.
Felix Zwayer, the referee of Napoli-Ajax
UEFA has designated Felix Zwayer as referee of the match of Champions League Napoli-Ajax, scheduled today at Maradona starting at 18:45. The assistants will be composed of the duo Lupp-Achmuller. The Osmers-Fritz couple at the VAR while Sven Jablonski will be the fourth official.
The German whistle has already directed Napoli on two occasions. The precedents are not very brilliant: defeat with Shakhtar Donetsk in 2017 (2-1) and draw with PSG in 2018 (2-2).
Napoli-Ajax, the precedents
The 6-1 of the first leg was a sensational result but Napoli must reset, also because Ajax, in the last four Italian away games, he has never lost. In total, in 54 matches with Italian teams, the Lancers have won 15 victories, a front of 22 defeats (17 draws).
The only precedent at Napoli dates back to 1969 (Fairs Cup) when the Neapolitans won 1-0 (goal by Pierpaolo Manservisi).
Napoli-Ajax, probable formations
Luciano Spalletti must give up an Amir Rahmani, injured with the Cremonese. In his place ready Juan Jesus. Still without Victor Osimhen, up front Simeone-Raspadori runoff with the slightly preferred Argentine. For the rest, no doubt about training in the Neapolitan house.
Ajax should line up with a very offensive formation to try to undermine Napoli’s defensive certainties. Trust in the trident Kudus-Brobbey-Bergwijn.
Naples (4-3-3): Meret; By Lorenzo, Kim, Juan Jesus, Mario Rui; Anguissa, Lobotka, Zielinski; Lozano, Simeone, Kvaratskelia.
Ajax (4-3-3): Catwalk; Rensch, Timber, Bassey, Blind; Berghuis, Alvarez, Taylor; Kudus, Brobbey, Bergwijn. All. Schreuder.
Champions League, Napoli-Ajax: where to follow it on TV and in streaming
The match between Napoli and Ajax (kick-off at 18:45) will be visible live on Sky Sport, on Sky Sport channel 1 (201 and 252). The game will be live streaming on Sky Go, on the Now TV platform and on Mediaset Infinity by downloading the Infinity + app. There is no direct free-to-air broadcast.