Napoli's season is in serious trouble. The 2-0 defeat at Juventus on November 1 extended a run of poor form that has left the club sitting eighth in Serie A with just 14 points from 10 games, a stark contrast to the title-winning campaign of 2024/25. Four defeats in the league this season tell a story of a squad struggling to find consistency under Massimiliano Allegri, who watched the loss from the stands due to suspension.

The injury situation is making things worse. Kevin De Bruyne, who started at the Allianz Stadium, came off at half-time with an ankle problem and faces an uncertain absence, as reported by GOAL's injury update. That setback compounds an already lengthy list of unavailable players, and GOAL's coverage ahead of Porto reveals Allegri now has no fit natural full-backs, forcing a tactical reshuffle with Noa Lang being considered for an unfamiliar role.

With pressure mounting, Napoli must now turn their attention to a Champions League trip to Porto on November 4. Allegri is expected to recover Hojlund and De Bruyne is available from the bench, with the probable lineup showing a 3-5-2 formation built around Hojlund and Giovane up front. Porto themselves have yet to win in the competition, so the points are there to take. But given Napoli's current trajectory, nothing can be taken for granted.