Napoli VS Cagliari

Napoli VS Cagliari 💯💯 Setting out on a quest for their seventh Coppa Italia, reigning Serie A champions Napoli will meet Cagliari in the last 16 on Wednesday. Following a run of three straight wins, the hosts may fancy their chance of reaching the cup quarter-finals, where either Como or Fiorentina will await. Match preview Partly owing to a switch of formation, Napoli have found their old form since the November international break, recording three consecutive wins while conceding only one goal. Having seen off Atalanta and then Champions League opponents Qarabag, Antonio Conte's side also came out on top in Sunday's Derby del Sole, as a gritty 1-0 victory over Roma took them level with new league leaders AC Milan. After taking the lead through a superb David Neres strike in the first half, they later had to dig deep and deny their hosts at Stadio Olimpico, having previously lost five of their last six away games. Often sparing with public praise, Conte declared himself delighted with his injury-hit side, who are now one of four separated by a single point at the top of Serie A. Ahead of another big league game this weekend, when they will host a Juventus team now coached by former boss Luciano Spalletti, Napoli must commence their latest Coppa Italia campaign. Due to European commitments, the Campanian club are entering at the last-16 stage, with their ultimate aim being to lift the trophy for the first time in six years. Next page.