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Serie A 2024-2025: Napoli-Empoli, the likely lineups

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Napoli and Empoli will close the 32nd day of Serie A. The challenge will be the Monday night postponement at 8:45 p.m. at the Stadio Maradona. Napoli is still in full fight with Simone Inzaghi’s Inter Milan for the Scudetto, while Empoli absolutely must find salvation points to avoid relegation to Serie B. The Conte-coached lineup in the last round against Bologna had a chance to shorten in the standings on the Nerazzurri stopped by Parma. But the Rossoblù stopped the Azzurri, not changing the distance between the two clubs.

D’Aversa’s Empoli, on the other hand, is living a completely opposite situation from Napoli. The Tuscans are in the midst of the struggle not to relegate. The distance from the fourth last place, useful for salvation, is occupied by Lecce is only 2 points away. The Azzurri come from only 3 points in the last five. Victory since the start of the new year in Serie A, has yet to come with success missing for D’Aversa’s men even since the 15th day of Serie A.

For the postponement against Empoli, Antonio Conte will be without two important players, Di Lorenzo and Anguissa, both absent due to disqualification. In the Azzurri’s 4-3-3, Mazzocchi is in pole to replace Di Lorenzo on the right flank, with Rrahmani, Juan Jesus (given Buongiorno’s injury) and Olivera completing the defense in front of the usual Meret. In midfield the number one suspect to replace Anguissa, should be Gilmour with Lobotka and McTominay completing the department. Up front, a possible start from the bench once again for Raspadori, with Conte intent on confirming the trident Neres, Lukaku and Politano.

Empoli in goal, given Silvestri’s stoppage, will most likely field Vazquez again as a starter, with the defensive trio of Goglichidze, Marianucci and Viti in front of him. On the outsides, Gyasi could return from 1′ on the right with Pezzella ready to act on the left. In the middle Grassi and Henderson should be reconfirmed. Finally, the two trequartisti behind the only point Colombo will probably be Cacace and Esposito.

Probable lineups

Napoli (4-3-3): Meret; Mazzocchi, Rrahmani, Juan Jesus, Olivera; Gilmour, Lobotka, McTominay; Politano, Lukaku, Neres. Coach: Antonio Conte.

Empoli (3-4-2-1): Vasquez; Goglichidze, Marianucci, De Sciglio; Gyasi, Grassi, Henderson, Pezzella; Esposito, Fazzini; Colombo. Coach: Roberto D’Aversa.

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Premier League 2024-2025: Newcastle-Crystal Palace, the likely lineups

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The Newcastle hosts Crystal Palace in the recovery of the 29th day of the Premier League. Kickoff at St. James’Park at 8:30 p.m. The Magpies are chasing a fifth consecutive win that would mean overtaking Nottingham Forest and third place. On the other side, the Eagles want to redeem themselves after the heavy defeat they suffered to Manchester City (2-5).

Howe relies on Isak in attack, completing the trident Gordon, ahead of Murphy, and Barnes. In midfield the’former Milan Tonali in the box, defense headed by Burn.

Glasner is banking on Mateta in attack, with Sarr and Eze in support in the three-quarter. In the midfield, there is a Hughes-Kamada ballot, while the back section will be headed by Lacroix.

Probable lineups

Newcastle (4-3-3): Pope; Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento; Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton; Gordon, Isak, Barnes. All. Howe

Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1): Henderson; Richards, Lacroix, Guehi; Munoz, Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell; Sarr, Eze; Mateta. All. Glasner

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Joshua Zirkzee, season over: first year at United to forget

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Joshua Zirkzee’s first season in a Manchester United shirt is ending in the worst way. The Dutch striker, who arrived from Bologna last summer for more than 40 million euros, suffered a serious hamstring injury in his left knee during the last Premier League match against Newcastle. Confirming the news was coach Ruben Amorim himself in his pre-Europa League press conference, “Zirkzee will not be available for the rest of the season. He has to think about recovery and preparing for next year.”

A real mockery for the talented youngster, who was experiencing a positive moment in terms of personal growth, despite an overall complicated season for the Red Devils. Zirkzee thus ends his first year at Old Trafford with 7 goals and 3 assists in 48 total appearances, a haul perhaps lower than expected, but still indicative of a player who was finding space and confidence.

Manchester United’s season, punctuated by injuries and fluctuating performances, might only find a small light in the eventual Europa League victory. But the loss of Zirkzee at this crucial moment represents yet another tile on an already very complicated year for Amorim.

Ahead of the summer, the former Bologna man’s future remains to be written. The English club is already planning to intervene in the market again to reinforce the offensive department. And while it seems difficult to think of an immediate transfer of Zirkzee after only one year, it is not excluded that one between him and Højlund could leave Old Trafford. The return to the field, in any case, will not come until next season.

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Joshua Zirkzee, season over: Ruben Amorin’s announcement.

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Joshua Zirkzee’s first season in a Manchester United shirt is ending in the worst way. The Dutch striker, who arrived from Bologna last summer for more than 40 million euros, suffered a serious hamstring injury in his left knee during the last Premier League match against Newcastle. Confirming the news was coach Ruben Amorim himself in his pre-Europa League press conference, “Zirkzee will not be available for the rest of the season. He has to think about recovery and preparing for next year.”

A real mockery for the talented youngster, who was experiencing a positive moment in terms of personal growth, despite an overall complicated season for the Red Devils. Zirkzee thus ends his first year at Old Trafford with 7 goals and 3 assists in 48 total appearances, a haul perhaps lower than expected, but still indicative of a player who was finding space and confidence.

Manchester United’s season, punctuated by injuries and fluctuating performances, might only find a small light in the eventual Europa League victory. But the loss of Zirkzee at this crucial moment represents yet another tile on an already very complicated year for Amorim.

Ahead of the summer, the former Bologna man’s future remains to be written. The English club is already planning to intervene in the market again to reinforce the offensive department. And while it seems difficult to think of an immediate transfer of Zirkzee after only one year, it is not excluded that one between him and Højlund could leave Old Trafford. The return to the field, in any case, will not come until next season.

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