Napoli have confirmed that all their usual stars are ready to face Barcelona in their decisive Champions League Round of 16 clash.
The Partenopei held the Blaugrana to a tense 1-1 draw in their first Champions League Round of 16 meeting last month in the Campania capital, falling 1-0 down following a Roberto Lewandowski opener before Victor Osimhen found the equaliser 15 minutes later.
Napoli have an extra incentive to progress in the Champions League this season as they’re in the thick of a fight with Juventus for the last Italian slot available for next year’s Club World Cup. The Partenopei need to reach the semi-finals of the competition this season to overtake the Old Lady.
As confirmed today, coach Francesco Calzona has called up a star-studded Napoli squad for the second leg of their Champions League Round of 16 clash with Barcelona, including players like Victor Osimhen, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Giovanni Di Lorenzo and Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa.
Barcelona have a handful of injuries heading into the match, unable to count on Ferran Torres, Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, Alejandro Balde and Gavi. Despite being called up, Jens Cajuste is unlikely to feature for Napoli due to a hamstring strain.