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Napoli news
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The gist
Napoli host Arsenal in Champions League opener on Sep 9, 2026. Napoli face midfielder shortage with McTominay and Anguissa unavailable.
Background
Napoli, defending Serie A champions, are managed by Massimiliano Allegri, who replaced Antonio Conte after last season. They had a tricky start to the Serie A campaign, losing at home to Como and then suffering a 3-2 defeat to Inter despite leading 2-0. Arsenal, who finished first in the Champions League league phase last season with a perfect record but lost the final to PSG, are looking to start their European campaign strongly.
How it unfolded
- Sep 5, 2026Inter Milan came from two goals down to beat Napoli 3-2 with a stoppage-time winner from Lautaro Martínez.
- Sep 8, 2026Napoli coach Allegri confirmed Scott McTominay and André-Frank Zambo Anguissa are unavailable for the Arsenal match due to surgery and a physical issue respectively.
- Sep 9, 2026Napoli host Arsenal in their Champions League league phase opener at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Napoli coach Massimiliano Allegri said Inter are the real favorites for the Scudetto and called for calm after the defeat to Como.
- Official
- Inter coach Christian Chuvu praised Napoli as a strong side and very well coached after their thrilling 3-2 win.