Federico Chiesa takes centre-stage against Napoli, as the Juventus and Italy talent gets his first start since that ACL injury over a year ago.

It kicks off at 19.45 GMT at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.

You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens on the LIVEBLOG.

There is a big step in the return to full fitness of Italy international Chiesa, over a year since he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his knee.

That happened on January 9, 2022, during the epic 4-3 Serie A victory away to Roma.

Chiesa was able to make some substitute appearances with his comeback against Inter on November 6, 2022, then added assists against Lazio and Udinese, also featuring off the bench against Cremonese.

Stepping out at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona will be the 25-year-old’s first start in all club competition since that injury against Roma over a year ago.

Curiously, his last goal was in a 1-1 draw against Napoli in Turin on January 6, 2022.

Chiesa has made 66 official appearances for Juventus, contributing 18 goals and 16 assists.

There were also two Italy substitute appearances against Albania and Austria in November 2022 since the injury.

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