dailyloe.com – Napoli host Lazio in a Serie A match at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Saturday, April 18, 2026. The match kicks off at 17.00 UK time. Napoli hope players like Kevin De Bruyne can help them get back on track. Lazio are coached by former Napoli manager Maurizio Sarri.
Napoli need a victory to maintain any hope of keeping up with leaders Inter. They also need to watch the fight for the top four after a draw. The team has an extensive absentee list including Romelu Lukaku. Amir Rrahmani does return to the bench for this match.
The ‘Fab Four’ of Stanislav Lobotka, Andre Frank Zambo Anguissa, De Bruyne and Scott McTominay start together. They will support the ever-present striker Rasmus Hojlund. Sam Beukema is chosen in defense over Juan Jesus. Juan Jesus made costly errors in the previous match.
Lazio coach Maurizio Sarri faces significant injury problems. Adam Marusic is the latest to join several players on the treatment table. Daniel Maldini does return for a spot on the bench. Sarri must also look ahead to a Coppa Italia semi-final.
Sarri starts Mattia Zaccagni and Matteo Cancellieri in attack. They will flank centre-forward Tijjani Noslin. Gustav Isaksen and Boulaye Dia begin the match on the bench. Mario Gila shakes off a knock to start in defense.
Patric is rested after several games in midfield. Danilo Cataldi is approaching full fitness for Lazio. The last meeting between these sides was ill-tempered. Napoli won that match 2-0 with multiple players sent off.[]
Source: Yahoo Sports
