Napoli team news: Zambo Anguissa returns but McTominay to miss Verona clash
Antonio Conte has received mixed injury news ahead of Napoli’s Serie A trip to Verona, with one significant return offset by a continued absence in midfield.
The unwelcome news is that Scott McTominay will miss the fixture after failing to fully recover from a gluteal inflammation, according to Tuttosport.
The Scottish international has not been able to train at full intensity and will sit out the journey to Verona, with Conte hoping to have him available for the following home match against Torino at the Maradona.
Napoli team news: McTominay still out as Zambo Anguissa returns
The positive update comes in the form of Frank Zambo Anguissa, who has returned to full group training and even featured for a spell in a joint training session with Giugliano.
The Cameroonian is set to be named in the squad and could come off the bench in the second half if the situation calls for it.
In Anguissa’s absence from the starting lineup, the midfield partnership of Stanislav Lobotka and Eljif Elmas is expected to continue from the off.
Up front, Conte looks set to retain the same attacking trio that started in Bergamo, with Rasmus Højlund leading the line flanked by Antonio Vergara and Alisson, who has quickly demonstrated an understanding of Conte’s system since arriving at the club.
On the flanks, Matteo Politano is expected to edge out Mazzocchi on the right, while Miguel Gutiérrez continues to grow in influence on the left. At the back, Vanja Milinkovic-Savic should again start in goal, protected by a defensive three of Sam Beukema, Alessandro Buongiorno and Juan Jesus.
Napoli will travel to Verona following Friday morning’s training session, with Conte opting against holding a pre-match press conference.