Napoli are weighing up a key change with super sub striker Giovani Simeone in line for a surprise start against Rangers in the Champions League.
The Serie A leaders face a balancing act as they eye success both home and abroad with superstar striker Victor Osimhen on the sidelines. That will likely see manager Luciano Spalletti get creative with the clash at Ibrox coming before a mammoth showdown with Scudetto holders Milan in the San Siro.
Corriere dello Sport believe Spalletti will aim to win his "marathon" fixture run by starting Giovani, the son of Atletico Madrid Diego, against Giovanni van Bronckhorst' s side. The 27-year-old joined from Hellas Verona on loan, which includes an option to buy for around £11million. He has played the role of super sub in Naples, so far, but he is set to be tasked with setting the pace against Rangers on Wednesday night.
Giacamo Raspadori, a fellow summer signing from Sassuolo and Saturday's match winner, could also feature but the outlet sees the Italy international being a cast-iron starter against Milan so that could come into Spalletti's thinking before making his final decision for Ibrox.
Napoli are travelling to Glasgow in the coming hours but will be without their supporters who will not be in attendance in the wake of the fixture tweak following The Queen's passing. Spalletti's troops are aiming to back up their thrilling 4-1 beatdown against Liverpool on matchday one.
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