Napoli vs Rangers predicted lineups: Team news for Champions League fixture tonight
Napoli take on Rangers at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, hoping to maintain their lead in Group A.
A clash with Liverpool With a trip to Anfield during the last gameweek, it might come down to the wire, but a win here, to complete the double after winning 3-0 in Glasgow, will guarantee Luciano Spalletti’s team has major control given the 4-1 triumph against the Reds in the previous meeting.
Rangers are looking to regain some respect after suffering a 7-1 defeat to Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool last time around.
Ajax may still be mathematically caught for a spot in the Europa League, but the 4-0 setback in Amsterdam makes the head-to-head record difficult to overcome, thus a win today is critical.
Here’s everything you need to know.
What time is Napoli vs Rangers?
The match will kick off at 8pm BST on Wednesday 26 October.
How can I watch it?
The game will be shown live on BT Sport 4, with coverage starting at 7:15pm and you can stream the show via the BT Sport app too.
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What is the team news?
Victor Osimhen is battling Giovanni Simeone and Giacomo Raspadori to start up front for the Serie A leaders.
Amir Rrahmani (thigh) is out, so expect Juan Jesus to come in and partner South Korea star Kim Min-jae, while Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa (thigh) is a doubt, despite returning to training.
Rangers have a lengthy injury list, including: John Souttar, Ryan Jack, Connor Goldson and Filip Helander, Ianis Hagi, Tom Lawrence and Glen Kamara.
Illness makes Leon King a doubt with Rabbi Matondo, contending with a back problem, also battling to be available.
Napoli XI: Meret; Di Lorenzo, Kim, Jesus, Rui; Elmas, Lobotka, Zielinski; Politano, Raspadori, Kvaratskhelia
Rangers XI: McGregor; Tavernier, Sands, Davies, Barisic; Davis, Lundstram; Arfield, Tillman, Kent; Colak
Napoli: 1/5
Draw: 11/2
Rangers: 12/1
Rangers will do well to lose by two here given the form of both teams, with Napoli rampant against Ajax last time out and handing Liverpool a heavy loss here too. The hosts are flying and competition is fierce, which should mean standards remain high for the Serie A leaders to coast to a big win. 3-0.
