Champions League: Napoli vs. Arsenal – probable line-ups, where to watch on TV
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A preview of the Champions League match between Napoli and Arsenal, detailing probable line-ups and TV broadcast information.
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Attributed to original sourceNapoli will look to Rasmus Hojlund in their home Champions League game against Arsenal tonight, but Massimiliano Allegri is short on midfield options, with Scott McTominay and André-Frank Zambo Anguissa unavailable.
It kicks off at 21:00 CET [20:00 BST] at the Stadio Maradona in Naples.
MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 05: Massimiliano Allegri, Manager of Napoli, gestures during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and SSC Napoli at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on September 05, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) Scotland international McTominay underwent a minor heart procedure on Tuesday and won’t return to action until October, while Anguissa is dealing with an adductor injury.
This means Allegri only has four available central midfielders and, according to several sources in Italy, including Sky and Gazzetta, Billy Gilmour, Stanislav Lobotka and Kevin De Bruyne will get the nod in the middle of the park, with Antonio Vergara initially on the bench.
MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 05: Rasmus Hojlund of Napoli celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and SSC Napoli at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on September 05, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) The three-man attack is the same Allegri picked in Saturday’s Serie A match against Inter: Matteo Politano, Hojlund and Alisson Santos.
Alessandro Buongiorno, Luca Marianucci and Giovane are also unavailable for Napoli, as they are not part of their UEFA list.
Italy international Riccardo Calafiori is expected to start as a left-back in Arsenal’s 4-2-3-1 formation.
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 06: Riccardo Calafiori of Arsenal celebrates after scoring a goal which was later disallowed during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on September 06, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) Napoli vs. Arsenal – where to watch on TV The match is available on TNT Sports 2 and HBO Max in the UK and Ireland, and on Paramount+ in the USA. Football Italia will provide live updates via a Live blog.
Napoli vs. Arsenal – probable line-ups Napoli (4-3-3): Meret; Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Rafa Marin, Olivera; Gilmour, Lobotka, De Bruyne; Politano. Hojlund, Alisson.
Arsenal (4-2-3-1): Raya; White, Konsa, Gabriel, Calafiori; Bruno Guimarães, Rice; Saka, Ødegaard, Tzolis; Havertz.
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Football Italia previews the upcoming Champions League fixture between Napoli and Arsenal, providing probable starting line-ups for both sides. The article also includes information on where fans can watch the match on TV. The encounter pits Napoli's home form against Arsenal's European ambitions in a key group-stage or knockout fixture. Injury updates and tactical considerations for both managers are likely covered in the probable XI selections.
Chance analysis
Napoli welcome Arsenal in a Champions League encounter that carries weight for both clubs' European trajectories. The probable line-ups reveal each manager's tactical leanings — Arsenal's likely setup under Mikel Arteta balancing defensive solidity with attacking threat, while Napoli under Antonio Conte will look to leverage their strong home support. The availability of key players on both sides will shape the tactical battle, with midfield control and wide play likely decisive factors in determining which team gains the upper hand in this fixture.
Probable line-up details give an early read on each team's likely tactical shape and key personnel availability for the Napoli-Arsenal Champions League clash.