The Giallorossi, returning to the field after the National break, are in search of critical points to climb up the rankings on the day of the Roman coach’s third debut.

After the season’s third National break, Roma returns to play in a challenging match against Conte’s Napoli (leading in Serie A before the start of the thirteenth day.) This occasion at the Maradona stadium also coincides with the third debut of Claudio Ranieri as head coach for the Giallorossi. The return to a four-man defence, featuring Celik and Angelino as full-backs, seems virtually certain. There is more uncertainty about the midfield, especially the wings: El Shaarawy is expected to play on the right with Zalewski on the left, but there have also been trials with Soulé on the right and a move for the ‘Pharaoh’ to the opposite side. In the center stage will be Koné, Cristante and Pellegrini. Up front, the offensive reference is Dovbyk. LA GAZZETTA DELLO SPORT (4-2-3-1): Showcasing a dynamic formation, the team is led by Svilar as the goalkeeper; Celik, Mancini, Ndicka and Angeliño form the steadfast defensive line. The midfield sees the duo of Koné and Cristante, supported by an agile trio at the frontline — El Shaarawy, Pellegrini and Zalewski. The striker’s position is occupied by the skilled Dovbyk.

ENCOUNTERING THE SPORTS COURIER (4-5-1): The team arranges itself in an aggressive formation with Svilar as the lynchpin at the goalkeeper’s position. An impregnable defence line comprises Celik, Mancini, Ndicka and Angeliño. The offensive strength is held by a formidable quintet in the middle – driven by El Shaarawy, Koné, Cristante, Pellegrini and Zalewski. The lone striking force upfront is the talented Dovbyk. TUTTOSPORT (4-3-3): The lineup is a vision of football finesse – Svilar in goal; a formidable defensive quad of Celik, Mancini, Ndicka, and Angeliño; a harmonized midfield dance between Koné, Cristante, Pellegrini; and a striking trident upfront comprising Soulé, Dovbyk, and El Shaarawy.

IL MESSAGGERO(4-5-1): A tactical masterstroke or a mistake, only the match will reveal – Svilar as the guardian between the posts; on defense we have Celik, Mancini, Ndicka, and Angeliño; an ambitious five-man midfield ensemble featuring El Shaarawy, Koné, Cristante, Pellegrini, and Zalewski; with Dovbyk as the lone wolf leading the pack from up front. THE LINEUP (4-5-1): Svilar; Celik, Mancini, Ndicka, Angeliño; Soulé, Koné, Cristante, Pellegrini, El Shaarawy; Dovbyk.