Our prediction for this Serie A match:
Sassuolo and Napoli square off against each other at Mapei Stadium – Citta del Tricolore in what is expected to be a very exciting game. The Neroverdi were not in action at the weekend as their game against Torino was postponed due to rising number of coronavirus cases in Il Toro’s dressing room. Sassuolo will be without injured duo Bourabia – Boga in the midweek cash, while defender Chiriches is a major doubt. The Neapolitans aim to build on a 2-0 win over Benevento.
Genaro Gattuso’s troops aim to keep their Champions League hopes alive, and we are positive that they will stick to their attacking style of play against Sassuolo. Given the Neroverdi’s attacking potential, both teams to score betting option should be considered. Important defender Koulibaly is banned for the match, while Manolas, Lozano, and Petagna are all sidelined through injuries. Nigeria attacker Osimhen will be assessed ahead of the kick-off.
Highlighted Player (Francesco Magnanelli):
Francesco Magnanelli is a Sassuolo midfielder, who was born on 12 November, 1984. His main position is defensive midfield, but he plays as a central midfielder as well. Magnanelli began his senior career at Gubbio and he played for the club in lower leagues from 2000 to 2002.
He was part of Chievo during the 2002/2003 season, but he did not see any game action during his spelt with the Stadio Marc’Antonio Bentegodi outfit. The Italian footballer joined Fiorentina in 2003 and he moved to Sangiovannesse one year later. After making seven league appearances for the club, Francesco Magnanelli made probably the best decision of his career when he signed a contract with Sassuolo in June 2015.
He has been playing for the Neroverdi on regular basis and he scored one goal in 34 appearances for the club in the 2015/2016 Serie A campaign. His contract with Sassuolo expires on 30 June, 2017.
Highlighted Team (Napoli):
SSC Napoli is an Italian football club from the city of Naples which is playing currently in the Serie A. The club was founded officially in 1926 but the history from Napoli reaches back to 1904 with the club Naples Foot-Ball & Cricket Club that fused with Internazionale Napoli and was called FBC Internaples.
After 4 seasons the club changed its name to SSC Napoli (Societa Sportiva Calcio).
In the end of the eighties Napoli had the biggest success in the club history with the Argentinian legend Diego Maradona. Diego Maradona was able to win the league title twice, the national cup and the UEFA cup. The moment Maradona left the club Napoli got into big financial trouble.
In 2004 the local club was bankrupt. Despite the help of financial investors the club got regulated to the Serie C. After 6 years of playing in lower divisions Napoli managed to get back in the Serie A in season 2007/2008. Famous players that played for the club from Naples are: Maradona, Zola, Cavani, Blanc, Di Canio, Cannavaro.