On Friday evening, Napoli’s players were granted a night off to enjoy dinner out, while coach Antonio Conte and his staff closely observed the Bologna vs. Inter game, contemplating two potential changes to the lineup for the upcoming Supercoppa Final.
Coach Conte decided to give the Napoli squad some time off on Friday night. Meanwhile, he and his coaching team began strategizing for the Supercoppa Final against Bologna scheduled for Monday.
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Napoli Players Enjoy Evening Off Following Milan Win
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – DECEMBER 18: Rasmus Hojlund of SSC Napoli celebrates scoring his team’s second goal alongside teammate Giovanni Di Lorenzo during the Supercoppa Italiana Semi-Final match against AC Milan at King Saud University Stadium on December 18, 2025. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)
Similar to last season, the Supercoppa Final Four matches are being held entirely in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
According to Corriere dello Sport, cited by TMW, an intense training session took place on Friday for the players who did not participate in the Napoli-Milan match.
Following training, Conte allowed the team to enjoy an evening out, leading them to a Japanese restaurant near their training facility.
Possible Napoli Line-Up Changes Against Bologna
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – DECEMBER 18: Antonio Conte, head coach of SSC Napoli, shakes hands with referee Luca Zufferli following the Supercoppa Italiana Semi-Final against AC Milan at King Saud University Stadium on December 18, 2025. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)
Meanwhile, Conte and his staff watched the semifinal match between Bologna and Inter from home, with some assistants attending the game live in the stadium.
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Today, the team will begin their preparations for the Final against Bologna, which is set for December 22.
Conte is anticipated to make minimal adjustments to the starting lineup, likely opting for Alessandro Buongiorno instead of Juan Jesus in central defense, and potentially selecting Noa Lang over Eljif Elmas in the attacking midfield position.