Napoli Heads to Turin Without Hojlund and McTominay: What Happened?
Napoli faced Torino without key players Rasmus Hojlund and Scott McTominay in their latest match. Hojlund, suffering from a thigh muscle strain, was unable to participate. Consequently, Lorenzo Lucca took his place as the central forward.
Scott McTominay also missed the game due to a left ankle contusion. Coach Antonio Conte opted for a pure 4-3-3 formation to adjust to the absences. Leonardo Spinazzola lined up as the left winger, supported by Mathías Olivera as the left-back.
Key Player Absences for Napoli
Napoli’s lineup was significantly impacted by multiple absences:
- Rasmus Hojlund – Thigh muscle strain
- Scott McTominay – Left ankle contusion
- Stanislav Lobotka – Not in the squad
- Amir Rrahmani – Not in the squad
- Matteo Politano – On the bench, recovering from injury
- Buongiorno – On the bench, recovering from injury
Goalkeeper Choice
For the third consecutive match, coach Conte selected goalkeeper Mile Svetozar Milinkovic-Savic over Alex Meret. This decision marked a reunion for Milinkovic-Savic, given his previous tenure with a rival club.
With these significant absences, Napoli faced challenges on the pitch. The adjustments made by Conte will be crucial for the team’s performance in upcoming matches.
