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Napoli starts Hojlund and Politano in friendly against Osasuna

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 4:30 PM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Napoli starts Hojlund and Politano in friendly against Osasuna

Summary

Napoli faces Osasuna in an international friendly at Castel di Sangro on August 5, 2026. The match, part of Napoli's pre-season preparations, features Rasmus Hojlund, Giovane, and Matteo Politano leading the attack. Key players Scott McTominay and Rafa Marin are sidelined due to training injuries. Napoli aims to improve from previous pre-season results, having lost to Arezzo and won against Carrarese. The team will also compete against Celta Vigo and Aris Salonika in upcoming friendlies.

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By the Numbers

•Napoli starts a 4-3-3 formation against Osasuna.
•Scott McTominay and Rafa Marin are injured and not on the bench.
•Napoli lost 3-1 to Arezzo and won 2-0 against Carrarese this summer.
•Next friendlies are scheduled against Celta Vigo and Aris Salonika.
•The match is currently in progress at Castel di Sangro.

Latest Updates

4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Napoli official line-ups for friendly test with Osasuna

What they're saying

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Napoli start Rasmus Hojlund, Giovane and Matteo Politano upfront in their first international friendly of the summer against Osasuna, but Scott McTominay is not even on the bench.It kicks off in Caste...
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