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NAPLES, ITALY – JANUARY 31: Giovanni Di Lorenzo of SSC Napoli injured during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and ACF Fiorentina at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on January 31, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n


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Napoli have arrived in Como for tomorrow\u2019s Serie A match and there was a surprise with the return of captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo.<\/p>\n

The Week 35 fixture is set to kick off at the Stadio Sinigaglia on Saturday at 17.00 UK time (18.00 CEST).<\/p>\n

The epic injury crisis that affected so much of their campaign is finally beginning to ease off, as the only remaining absentees are David Neres, Antonio Vergara and Romelu Lukaku.<\/p>\n

Di Lorenzo available again for Napoli<\/h2>\n
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UDINE, ITALY \u2013 DECEMBER 14: Giovanni Di Lorenzo of Napoli on the pitch ahead of the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and SSC Napoli at Stadio Friuli on December 14, 2025 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Timothy Rogers\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Antonio Conte has not formally released a squad list, but there were some clues when the team landed at the airport this evening.<\/p>\n

Among those stepping off the plane was Di Lorenzo, who has not been on the bench since he suffered a serious knee injury during the 2-1 win over Fiorentina on January 31.<\/p>\n

Following precisely three months on the treatment table, the 32-year-old is back in the squad and hoping to make an appearance tomorrow.<\/p>\n

Di Lorenzo played in 32 competitive games for Napoli so far this season, contributing a goal and three assists.<\/p>\n

The only major doubt expected for Conte in tomorrow\u2019s starting XI is between Sam Beukema and Matias Olivera in defence.<\/p>\n

Juan Jesus had been the first choice in the back three until recently, but has dropped down the pecking order.<\/p>\n

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