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Pisa vs Napoli: Serie A Match Preview

Match context

Pisa host Napoli at Arena Garibaldi - Stadio Romeo Anconetani on 17 May 2026 in Serie A, Regular Season - 37. Pisa sit 20th on 18 points with a goal difference of -41, while Napoli are 2nd with 70 points and a goal difference of 18.

Pisa availability

Pisa face significant selection issues.

  • R. Bozhinov (Suspension/Red Card) is sidelined.
  • D. Denoon (Ankle Injury) is sidelined.
  • F. Loyola (Suspension/Red Card) is sidelined.
  • M. Tramoni (Muscle Injury) is sidelined.
  • F. Coppola (Muscle Injury) is doubtful.
  • C. Stengs (Inactive) is doubtful.

With multiple defenders and midfielders unavailable or doubtful, Pisa’s already fragile back line (66 goals conceded in 36 matches) could be further exposed. Their attacking options, already limited to 25 league goals, will also miss Tramoni’s creativity between the lines.

Napoli availability

Napoli also have key absences in attack.

  • David Neres (Ankle Injury) is sidelined.
  • R. Lukaku (Hip Injury) is sidelined.
  • K. De Bruyne (Eye injury) is doubtful.

Impact summary

Napoli’s leading scorers and creators remain available: R. Højlund (10 goals, 4 assists) and S. McTominay (9 goals, 3 assists), plus chief creator M. Politano (5 assists). Losing Lukaku and Neres trims depth but preserves most of their attacking output, in contrast to Pisa, whose thinner squad is more heavily hit by these suspensions and injuries.

Pisa vs Napoli: Serie A Match Preview