Napoli has officially unveiled its squad for the upcoming Champions League clash against Real Madrid, but there are three notable absences to take note of.
Coach Rudi Garcia has confirmed that Pierluigi Gollini, Amir Rahmani, and Juan Jesus won't be available for the Tuesday night fixture.
The absence of these players doesn't come as a surprise, as it was widely anticipated before this crucial Champions League encounter.
To fill the gaps, the 21-year-old Polish goalkeeper Hubert Idasiak is included in the squad as a replacement for the injured Gollini. Luigi D'Avino has also been enlisted as a center-back replacement for both Juan Jesus and Rrahmani.
According to reports by Football Italia, tonight's game will see Natan and Leo Ostigard starting in central defense for Napoli, while Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Victor Osimhen, and Matteo Politano will form the attacking lineup for the team.
It's worth recalling that Kvaratskhelia and Osimhen weren't part of the starting lineup in Napoli's previous match against Lecce but made significant contributions as substitutes in the second half.
Both Napoli and Real Madrid come into this game with confidence, having secured victories in their respective opening Champions League matches against Braga and Union Berlin.