Napoli is preparing to restart after the 3-3 draw against Roma, with the match against Monza on the agenda for the ninth matchday of Serie A. The Neapolitan club, which has accumulated 11 points in the first eight matches (three wins, two draws and three defeats), is looking for a return to success to regain ground in the standings. Coach Massimiliano Allegri will not be on the bench due to disqualification; his place will be occupied by deputy Marco Landucci.
Monza, led by Ivan Juric, arrives at the Brianteo after the 3-2 defeat against Torino and is in fifteenth place with 7 points (two wins, one draw and five defeats). Despite their position in the table, the club has shown a good performance at home, winning their last two home games: 2‑1 against Sassuolo and 4‑0 against Cagliari. Napoli, therefore, will have to interrupt Monza's positive streak to find the victory they are missing after the draw against Roma and relaunch their run in the standings.
The official lineups for the match are as follows. Monza opted for a 3‑4‑2‑1: Tornqvist on goal; in midfield, Birindelli, Lucchesi and Goglichidze; on the left side, Bakoune, Colombo, Foe Ondoa and Mangas; on the right side, Ngonge and Robinson; in attack, Varela. Napoli, however, chose a 4-3-3: Milinkovic-Savic in goal; in midfield, Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Rafa Marin and Olivera; in attack, Anguissa, Lobotka and McTominay; in defense, Politano, Hojlund and Lang.
With these formations, Napoli will try to exploit their experience and the strength of the midfield to counter Monza, who relies on the home factor and defensive solidity. The outcome of the match will be crucial for both clubs, who seek to consolidate their position in the standings and avoid further missing points.