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Serie A Preview: Napoli vs Torino – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

March 6, 2026 Marko Vrakela Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Torino

Stadio Diego Armando Maradona is the venue as Napoli and Torino go head-to-head in an exciting Serie A showdown. Friday night’s clash in southern Italy has all the makings of a ‘must-win’ affair for the home side, whose top-four ambitions might be on the line.

Napoli stumbling for the second match in a row, as they have drawn with Roma and Udinese in back-to-back rounds, has put the spotlight on their attack.

Napoli Attackers Struggling to Produce Besides Lukaku

February 11, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Napoli stumbling for the second match in a row, as they have drawn with Roma and Udinese in back-to-back rounds, has put the spotlight on their attack, which isn’t far less effective than other teams. The Partenopei have bagged 39 goals.

Atalanta and Inter aren’t close to coming to terms regarding the transfer of Ademola Lookman, but La Dea is starting to consider Chiesa.

Atalanta Eye Manchester United and Liverpool Misfits

December 26, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, everton, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Liverpool, Manchester City, Napoli, Premier League, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie B, Transfer Market

Atalanta are starting to consider adding a striker in January, as Mateo Retegui will be sidelined for a while and Gianluca Scamacca needs time to return from his ACL tear. Gian Piero Gasperini has other solutions but wouldn't mind a no.9.

Napoli are getting active in England and have identified Jhon Duran as a potential target for the future, who's having a strong season.

Napoli Set Sights on Prolific Aston Villa Forward

December 18, 2024 Enrico Passarella Aston Villa, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Torino, Transfer Market

Napoli are getting active in England and have identified Jhon Duran as a potential target for the future. He’s not a full-time starter but is having a strong season, as he has bagged 11 goals already. The Partenopei consider him an ideal addition

Torino are advancing in the negotiation to sign Marko Arnautovic, as they have found more room to maneuver in this case than for Giovanni Simeone.

Torino Making Waves in Pursuit of Inter Fringe Forward

December 11, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Torino, Transfer Market

Torino are advancing in the negotiation to sign Marko Arnautovic, as they have found more room to maneuver in this case than for Giovanni Simeone. The Granata lost Duvan Zapata to an ACL early in the season.

Torino have struggled to get going without Duvan Zapata and have earmarked Giovanni Simeone and Marko Arnautovic to plug the hole

Torino Interested in Inter and Napoli Backup Strikers

November 27, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Torino, Transfer Market

Torino have struggled to get going with Duvan Zapata and have earmarked Giovanni Simeone and Marko Arnautovic to plug the hole. Antonio Sanabria and Ché Adams haven’t really stepped up following the Colombian’s injury.

Milan sent some emissaries to nearby Como to take a close look at Nico Paz and Ange-Yoan Bonny, whom Napoli also like.

Milan Scout Pair in Como-Parma Game, Napoli Keen Too

October 21, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Como, Italian Football, Napoli, Parma, Real Madrid, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan sent some emissaries to nearby Como to take a close look at the recent clash between the local team and Parma to watch Ange-Yoan Bonny and Nico Paz, who both shined and are being attentively followed by Napoli as well.

Duvan Zapata has been diagnosed with a torn ACL and two ruptured menisci after getting hurt late in the recent clash with Inter.

Torino Mull Bombastic Signing After Losing Zapata

October 7, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Torino, Transfer Market

Duvan Zapata has been diagnosed with a torn ACL and two ruptured menisci after getting hurt late in the recent clash with Inter. He’s likely to miss the rest of the season. The veteran had almost played every minute of every game so far.

Some reports from Spain linked Barcelona to Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, but there are no hints concerning his summer departure at this stage.

Napoli Player Ratings vs Bologna: Khvicha Magic Sets Maradona on Fire

August 25, 2024 Marko Vrakela Bologna, Napoli, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

After a horrible start to the season, Napoli bounced back with a hard-earned 3-0 home victory against Bologna on Sunday night. The hosts' performance flattered to deceive, but they grabbed an all-important win, nonetheless.

Serie A is set for a late carousel of stars as, in addition to Teun Koopmeiners, Nico Gonzalez and Albert Gudmundsson also want to leave their teams.

Nico Gonzalez and Gudmundsson Wish to Depart as Well

August 8, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Genoa, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Serie A is set for a late carousel of stars as, in addition to Teun Koopmeiners, Nico Gonzalez and Albert Gudmundsson also want to leave their respective teams even though the negotiations for them to do so aren’t close to being completed yet.

Juventus have shortlisted a pair of Napoli strikers, Giovanni Simeone and Giacomo Raspadori, as they might need a new deputy later on.

Juventus Closely Keeping Tabs on Two Napoli Forwards

July 23, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bologna, Calciomercato, Genoa, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Sevilla, Transfer Market, West Ham

Juventus have shortlisted a pair of Napoli strikers, Giovanni Simeone and Giacomo Raspadori, as they might need a new deputy later on. The Azzurri could be open for business and wouldn’t need to look far for a replacement.

Napoli aim to beat the competition for Alessandro Buongiorno and have prepared a very competitive offer and are also ready to go after Luis Alberto.

Napoli Up Buongiorno Offer, Could Target Luis Alberto

May 3, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Torino, Transfer Market

Napoli aim to beat the competition for Alessandro Buongiorno and have prepared a very competitive offer and are also ready to go after Luis Alberto, who has voiced his desire to leave Lazio. The Partenopei are moving early to avoid bidding wars.

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