David Neres is ruled out of Napoli’s Scudetto clash with Inter due to an ankle injury, weakening Napoli’s wide options. Punters might lean toward an Inter win or a low-risk Asian handicap on Inter (+0/-0.5). Alternatively, consider markets like under 2.5 goals given Napoli’s depleted attack and likely reshuffled frontline.
Neres ruled out for San Siro Scudetto showdown
Napoli confirmed David Neres will miss Sunday’s pivotal Serie A meeting with Inter after failing to recover from an ankle problem. Kickoff is scheduled for 19:45 GMT (20:45 CET) at San Siro.
Injury timeline and medical decision
Neres limped off during last weekend’s 2-0 win over Lazio and did not feature in the subsequent 2-2 draw with Hellas Verona. Hopes he could at least make the bench for the title clash were dashed after fresh tests prompted the medical staff to rule him out.
Attack reshuffle likely
With Neres unavailable and a number of other absences affecting squad depth, Noa Lang and Eljif Elmas are the most likely candidates to support the central striker. Leonardo Spinazzola looks set to return to the starting XI to provide width and experience.
Defensive uncertainty
A selection dilemma remains at the back, where a spot appears to be up for grabs between Juan Jesus and Alessandro Buongiorno, leaving the coach with a tough call ahead of a high-stakes fixture.
Betting implications and tactical outlook
Neres’s absence reduces Napoli’s attacking rotation and creativity on the flank, which could encourage bettors to favour Inter in match-winner markets or take a conservative approach with Asian handicap or under-goals lines. Expect Napoli to adopt a more cautious shape, increasing the likelihood of a tight, tactical contest rather than an open, high-scoring affair.
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