Napoli currently occupies the seventh position in the league, securing victories in two of their recent five matches. Any aspirations of defending their league title have likely faded away due to a challenging start to the season. The struggles prompted the departure of manager Rudi Garcia, with Walter Mazzarri stepping in for his second stint as the team's leader.
During the summer transfer window, Napoli suffered a significant blow with the departure of star center-back Kim Min-jae to Bayern Munich. The departure of key players instrumental in their previous title triumph is a looming possibility, and striker Victor Osimhen, a highly sought-after 24-year-old, is being linked to several top clubs.
Contrastingly, Monza finds themselves in the eleventh position, clinching victory in only one of their last five league encounters. A six-point gap separates Napoli and Monza, and an unexpected triumph in this upcoming match could inject much-needed confidence into the latter. Despite finishing 11th in the league last season, Monza aims for an improvement, targeting a top-half finish this time.
While Napoli may not be performing at the same level as the previous season, their overall quality should be sufficient for success in the upcoming match.