Napoli and Aris Saloniki name starting XIs for pre-season friendly in Castel di Sangro

Napoli and Aris Saloniki have confirmed full starting lineups for their pre-season friendly at Stadio Teofilo Patini in Castel di Sangro, Italy tonight, the clubs announced.

Napoli will be led by Massimiliano Allegri into the match after a 1-1 draw with Celta de Vigo in their most recent outing, while Aris, coached by Michalis Grigoriou, arrive off a 3-0 victory over Levadiakos. Both sides intend to use the fixture to assess squad depth and match fitness ahead of the competitive season. The game has been described as Napoli’s final pre-season appearance before they open their new campaign against Genoa on 23rd August.

Napoli’s named starting XI is: Meret (GK), Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Marin, Spinazzola, Anguissa, Gilmour, McTominay, Politano, Hojlund, Alisson Santos.

Massimiliano Allegri has selected a strong bench for the fixture, listing: Pugliese, Contini, Milinkovic-Savic, Obaretin, Garofalo, Olivera, Mazzaocchi, Loboktka, Vergara, De Bruyne, Folorunsho, Prisco, Barido, Lang, Giovane, Lucca, Cheddira, Pereyra. Kevin De Bruyne is included among the substitutes.

Aris’ confirmed starting XI is: Dioudis (gk), Fadiga, Fabiano, Jensen, Kerkez, Bashiru, Racic, Garre, Mir, Gianniotas, Kadewere.

The fixture takes place at Stadio Teofilo Patini in Castel di Sangro, Italy and is scheduled for tonight as part of both clubs’ pre-season programmes.

The friendly serves as Napoli’s final tune-up before they begin their competitive season against Genoa on 23rd August; Aris travel to Castel di Sangro having won their previous match 3-0 against Levadiakos.