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Allegri names 19-man Napoli squad for Villarreal in Champions League

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 12:50 PM

Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Allegri names 19-man Napoli squad for Villarreal in Champions League

Summary

Massimiliano Allegri has confirmed a 19-man squad for Napoli's Champions League match against Villarreal scheduled for October 12, 2026. The squad is impacted by injuries, with several players unavailable, including Alessandro Buongiorno and Alisson Santos. Scott McTominay returns from a minor heart procedure and is included in the lineup. Napoli looks to secure their first points following a previous defeat to Arsenal. This match marks an opportunity for Napoli after struggling in their initial group stage match.

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Status Watch

•Napoli faces Villarreal on October 12, 2026.
•Squad includes McTominay, despite ongoing injury issues.
•Previous Champions League match ended in a 1-0 loss to Arsenal.
•Kevin De Bruyne performed well against Frosinone recently.

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12:50 PMYahoo Sports — Official: Allegri confirms 19-man Napoli squad for Villarreal in Champions League

What they're saying

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Napoli are still without several players due to injury, which has led Massimiliano Allegri to summon a squad of just 19 players for Tuesday night’s Champions League clash away against Villarreal.Nap...
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