AS Roma Vs Napoli: The Stage Of The Standings
JAKARTA - Italy's Serie A big match for the throne when AS Roma host Napoli at the Stadio Olimpico, Monday, December 1, 2025 in the morning WIB. Roma, who occupy the top position, cannot field the best team because they have lost two pillar players, Neil El Aynaoui and Manu Kone.
El Aynaoui and Kone played an important role in Roma's last number of matches. Including the I Giallorossi beating Cremonese 3-1 in domestic competitions. El Aynaoui and Kone each scored an assist that led Roma to successfully win the top of the standings.
The two of them made no small contribution again when Roma competed in the Europa League. Appearing at home, Roma beat FC Midtjylland 2-1 which opened the hope that Roma would qualify for the next round even through the playoffs.
Only they were then injured. Even Kone had to leave the field due to an ankle injury right in the 27th minute.
Although his injury was not serious, Kone would miss the big match against Napoli. On the other hand, El Aynaoui, who had a knee injury on the left, was still able to play until it was over. It's just that he is still doubtful about appearing in that match.
Without them is indeed a blow to Gian Piero Gasperini's coach who targets to win in home games. If that target is achieved, then Roma can maintain their position at the top of the standings.
Moreover, Roma was again strengthened by Paulo Dybala and Leon Bailey. Dybala has started in the Europa League match. Meanwhile, Bailey provided an assist to Stephen El Shaarawy who determined Roma's victory.
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Meanwhile, Napoli again relied on the Rasmus Hojlund striker as the spearhead with the 3-4-2-1 formation which was coach Antonio Conte's favorite. Hojlund became the focus because Lorenzo Lucca had not shown maximum performance since being recruited from Udinese.
In that match, Napoli still has not been strengthened by best midfielder Kevin De Bruyne who has not recovered from injury. Striker Romelu Lukaku and goalkeeper Alex Meret are still unable to perform. This means Vanja Milinkovic-Savic is back standing under the bar on the big match.
Player Composition Forecast
AS Roma: Svilar; Mancini, Ndicka, Hermoso; Celik, Cristante, Kone, Wesley; Soule, Pellegrini; Dybala
Napoli: Milinkovic-Savic; Beukema, Rrahmani, Burongiorno; Di Lorenzo, Lobotka, McTominay, Olivera; Neres, Lang; Hojlund