Yardbarker
x

Old Guard Take Control As New Arrivals Start On The Sidelines In High-Stakes Napoli Vs Inter Milan Fixture

Originally posted on SempreInter.com  |  By Sam Wilson  |  Last updated Oct 25, 2025 8:10 AM ET

According to La Repubblica, tonight’s Napoli vs Inter clash will be defined by continuity rather than revolution, with Antonio Conte and Cristian Chivu putting faith in experience over exuberance. 

Both sides are leaning heavily on their old guard, with only four summer arrivals expected to start across the two line-ups: a rare snapshot in today’s transfer-driven Serie A.

Antonio Conte has made minimal changes to the backbone of his Scudetto-winning side, as per FCInterNews.

He has introduced only Kevin De Bruyne and the injured Rasmus Hojlund as true pillars of his new cycle.

With Hojlund unavailable, senior figures remain central to Napoli’s plan.

Therefore, the likes of Juan Jesus and Neres are set to feature from the outset after the Champions League setback.

Napoli Vs Inter – Like Conte, Chivu Puts Faith In Old Guard

On the opposite bench, Cristian Chivu will also rely on stability.

Inter’s two new starters are expected to be Manuel Akanji and Ange-Yoan Bonny, replacing Pavard and the injured Thuram.

Behind them, however, the core that chased the Scudetto and reached major finals remains untouched.

Meanwhile, Repubblica notes that Inter’s summer investment remains largely on standby.

Sucic is still climbing the hierarchy, while Luis Henrique and Diouf are not yet considered ready for Serie A minutes.

The exception is in attack, where the young frontline has stepped up out of necessity during Thuram’s absence.

This article first appeared on SempreInter.com and was syndicated with permission.

More must-reads:

Customize Your Newsletter

Yardbarker +

Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Emailed daily. Always free!

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.