The result of the biggest match of the season so far may be decided in court after Napoli stayed away because of Covid
The stage was set for one of the biggest games on the Serie A calendar – Juventus against Napoli, historic rivals from opposite ends of Italy’s boot. The wealthiest team in the country, fresh from their ninth consecutive title, against opponents who have consistently outperformed their budget to produce some of the most entertaining and effective football on the peninsula, finishing as runners-up in three of the past five years.
The sub-plots were enticing. Could Andrea Pirlo, in his third game as a manager, answer the questions posed by his former teammate Gennaro Gattuso? Who would shine brighter between an ageing Cristiano Ronaldo and Napoli’s club-record signing Victor Osimhen?
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L'XI scelto da Mister @Pirlo_official per #JuveNapoli pic.twitter.com/xm9SM10kH5
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