Sat Oct 26 13:18:06 UTC 2024: ## Napoli Look to Extend Lead Against Struggling Lecce
Napoli, currently leading Serie A, host troubled Lecce at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Sunday, hoping to further cement their position at the top of the table.
The Partenopei will be boosted by the return of goalkeeper Alex Meret after a month-long injury layoff, while new signing David Neres earns his first start alongside Romelu Lukaku and Cyril Ngonge. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Matteo Politano are among those rested.
Scottish duo Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour continue to feature in midfield, filling the gap left by the injured Stanislav Lobotka.
Lecce, on the other hand, are in dire straits, having suffered an embarrassing 6-0 home defeat to Fiorentina last week, where they were reduced to ten men early in the match. Injuries are also plaguing their squad, with several key players unavailable for the trip to Naples.
Their recent form has been dismal, with only one win in their last six matches.
The match kicks off at 14.00 UK time (13.00 GMT) and will be a crucial encounter for both teams.
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