Napoli are only a game away from closing out their tough 2023-24 season, hosting a Lecce side who’ve already managed to stave off the threat of relegation.
The match between the Partenopei and the Salentini kicks off at 17.00 UK time at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in Napoli.
It’s fair to say that it’s not been an easy season for Napoli, who dramatically fell down to earth this season following their historic Scudetto success last term. The team currently sit 10th in the table and have won just one of their last 10 games, a run that’s further dampened the mood amongst fans.
The Partenopei cannot count on the injured Mario Rui, Piotr Zielinski and Victor Osimhen, with Amir Rrahmani also in doubt.
Lecce have done enough this term to secure their spot in Serie A for the 2024-25 campaign, giving them little to play for in the final game of the season.
The Puglian outfit are without Nicola Sansone, Mohamed Kaba, Lameck Banda and Kastriot Dermaku, all sidelined with injuries.
When these two teams met back in September, the Campania side cruised to a 4-0 win over Lecce.
Probable line-ups for Napoli vs Lecce
Napoli (4-3-3): Meret; Di Lorenzo, Ostigard, Juan Jesus, Olivera; Anguissa, Lobotka, Cajuste; Politano, Simeone, Kvaratskhelia.
Lecce (4-4-1-1): Brancolini; Venuti, Baschirotto, Pongracic, Gallo; Almqvist, Ramadani, Blin, Dorgu; Oudin, Piccoli.