Manna: ‘Napoli cannot underestimate Juventus, Lucca must prove his worth’

Napoli sports director Giovanni Manna warned that Juventus must not be underestimated despite their recent struggles, speaking ahead of their Serie A meeting in Turin. Manna emphasized the importance of securing consecutive victories for the first time this season and urged striker Lorenzo Lucca to prove his worth and earn his place in the side during a rare starting opportunity.

Napoli faced significant squad absences for the fixture, with Rasmus Hojlund sidelined by flu symptoms and Stanislav Lobotka ruled out for roughly six weeks with a sprained ankle. Additionally, manager Massimiliano Allegri served a touchline suspension, leaving assistant Marco Landucci in charge on the bench against their former club.