Inter and Napoli announce starting lineups for Serie A fixture at San Siro
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Inter and Napoli square off at San Siro in a Serie A encounter kicking off at 17.00 UK time. The match features two clubs balancing domestic duties with upcoming Champions League commitments. Inter manager Simone Inzaghi selected Lautaro Martinez and Francesco Pio Esposito to lead the attack, opting to rest John Stones and Hakan Calhanoglu. Napoli enter the match navigating an injury crisis, with Scott McTominay sidelined following heart surgery and Giovane recovering from a sports hernia. Antonio Vergara steps into a deeper midfield role for the visitors, while Rasmus Hojlund continues to spearhead the frontline. The clubs have maintained a competitive history, with Napoli remaining unbeaten against Inter since the Supercoppa Italiana final in January 2024.
- •Inter and Napoli meet at San Siro with kick-off scheduled for 17.00 UK time.
- •Inter starting eleven includes Lautaro Martinez and Francesco Pio Esposito up front.
- •Scott McTominay is unavailable for Napoli due to heart surgery.
- •Antonio Vergara starts in midfield for Napoli alongside Andre-Frank Anguissa and Stanislav Lobotka.
- •Napoli has remained unbeaten against Inter since January 2024.
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Serie A official line-ups: Inter vs. Napoli
"Inter do not give John Stones his first start behind Lautaro Martinez and Francesco Pio Esposito, as Napoli look to Rasmus Hojlund and Antonio Vergara after losing Scott McTominay.It kicks off at San ...
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