Napoli are heading into a pivotal weekend with momentum on their side but a significant injury concern hanging over the squad. The 4-1 win at Monza in the midweek round was a statement result, with Rasmus Hojlund and Matteo Politano among the standout performers, and Kevin De Bruyne adding a late goal after coming off the bench. It was the kind of performance that reinforced belief that this squad can compete at the top end of Serie A.

The damage came at a cost, though. Stanislav Lobotka was carried off on a stretcher in tears during the first half, and the Slovak midfielder faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines. His absence reshapes the engine room considerably, with De Bruyne now expected to drop into a deeper role against Juventus, ahead of Billy Gilmour as an alternative option. Amir Rrahmani and Frank Anguissa are also carrying knocks and their fitness for Sunday remains uncertain.

Compounding the squad management challenge, Massimiliano Allegri will again be absent from the touchline. The manager is serving a two-match ban following his red card and post-match conduct after the 3-3 draw with Roma, so assistant Marco Landucci will take charge at the Allianz Stadium as he did at Monza.

Napoli sit seventh in Serie A with 14 points from nine games. A win in Turin would push them firmly into the top half and apply real pressure to a Juventus side that has lost three of their last five league matches.