Napoli have updated their UEFA list for the Champions League, replacing the injured CostantinoFavasuli with Brazilian striker GiovaneSantana. The change was communicated by coach MaxAllegri, who has already started planning the teams for tomorrow's match against Villarreal. Favasuli, born in 2004, was injured during the last international break and will be out for a few weeks, leaving the club with a lack of depth on the left flank.
Allegri then brought in Giovane Santana, who arrived at Napoli in the last January transfer window from HellasVerona. The Brazilian, initially kept out, was considered ready to contribute in the Champions League. The UEFA list, which differs from that for SerieA due to rules and parameters, has therefore been revised to ensure that Napoli have the appropriate composition for the European competition.
The club announced that the substitution does not affect the lineup for SerieA, where Favasuli is still considered a key player. However, the decision to include Giovane in the UEFA list reflects the need to have adequate reserves for the Champions League group stage. The coach underlined that the choice was motivated by the player's availability and his physical form, which makes him ready to participate in the next European matches.
For Napoli, the match against Villarreal represents an important first test. Allegri expressed confidence in the team's ability to manage the double competition, highlighting the importance of having players available in all competitions. With Favasuli out for a period, the club relies on Giovane to maintain competitiveness in the Champions League, while the rest of the team remains ready to support the objective of qualifying for the subsequent stages.