Romelu Lukaku is expected to be thrusted straight into Antonio Conte’s starting line-up for Napoil’s upcoming Serie A clash against Parma on Saturday evening, following the afternoon fixtures of Bologna–Empoli and Lecce-Cagliari.
Lukaku is expected to replace Giacomo Raspadori up front for Napoli, and is likely to be Conte’s only change from last Sunday’s 3-0 win over Bologna.
Following their surprise 2-1 victory over Milan last weekend, Parma are also expected to stick with the same starting line-up.
After losing 3-0 to Napoli in Serie A last time out, Vincenzo Italiano could give a debut to summer signing, centre-forward Thijs Dallinga, who joined in a reported €15m deal from Toulouse. There could also be a rare start for Jesper Karlsson.
Serie A probable line-ups: Bologna vs Empoli – 17.30 (BST)
Bologna (4-2-3-1): Skorupski; Posch, Beukema, Lucumi, Miranda; Aebischer, Freuler; Orsolini, Fabbian, Karlsson; Dalinga.
Empoli (3-4-2-1): Vasquez; Marianucci; Ismajli, Viti; Gyasi, Henderson, Maleh, Pezzella; Fazzini, Esposito’ Colombo.
Lecce vs Cagliari – 17.30 (BST)
Lecce (4-2-3-1): Falcone; Pelmard, Gaspar, Baschirotto, Gallo; Ramadani, Pierret; Dorgu, Marchwinski, Banda; Krstovic.
Cagliari (3-5-2): Scuffet; Zappa, Mina, Luperto; Zortea, Marin, Prati, Deiola, Augello; Piccoli, Luvumbo.
Napoli vs Parma – 19.45 (BST)
Napoli (3-4-2-1): Meret; Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Good Morning; Mazzocchi, Anguissa, Lobotka, Spinazzola; Politano, Kvaratskhelia; Lukaku.
Parma (4-2-3-1): Suzuki; Coulibaly, Balogh, Circati, Valeri; Stevens, Barnabas; Husband, Sohm, Michael; Bonny.
Where to watch
Fans in the USA can watch every game live on Paramount +. Those in the UK will be able to view Saturday’s fixtures for free on OneFootball. beIN Sports and beIN Sports Connect have the rights to brodcast the matches in Australia and New Zealand.
