Torino Hosts Napoli in Serie A Clash Amid Player Injuries

MILANO, Italy (AP) — Torino will face Napoli today at 6 p.m. local time in a Serie A match as both teams seek crucial points.

Scott McTominay and Rasmus Hojlund will miss the match for Napoli due to injuries. McTominay is dealing with an ankle bruise, while Hojlund is suffering from a muscle strain in his left thigh.

Torino, coached by Marco Baroni, will line up in a 3-5-2 formation featuring goalkeeper Israel and forwards Adams and Simeone. Baroni feels confident despite their recent form, stating, “I want a great game,” referring to Adams’ readiness to push for a win.

On the opposing side, Napoli will use a 4-1-4-1 formation led by goalkeeper Milinkovic-Savic and featuring key players Di Lorenzo and Gilmour. Coach Antonio Conte acknowledged the challenge, saying, “Torino is a glorious team with an excellent coach.”

Napoli enters this match after suffering two consecutive defeats away from home: one against Manchester City in the Champions League and another against AC Milan in Serie A. Their last loss marked their first setback of the season.

Historically, Torino has drawn the most matches against Napoli in Serie A, with 56 out of 142 encounters resulting in a stalemate. However, only one of the last nine meetings has ended in a draw.

Fans can watch the match exclusively on DAZN, which is available on various devices, including Smart TVs, tablets, and smartphones.

The teams last faced each other in December 2024, with Napoli winning four consecutive matches at Torino’s home ground.