Hellas Verona Recovers Trio Gagliardini, Valentini, and Akpa Akpro Ahead of Napoli Clash

Hellas Verona is set to welcome back three key players – Akpa Akpro, Gagliardini, and Valentini – for their upcoming Serie A clash against Napoli. Their return to the first-team squad, following varying periods of absence, provides a timely technical boost as the club looks to strengthen its ranks and offer additional options to the coaching staff ahead of the anticipated match.

Akpa Akpro returns to the lineup after serving a one-match suspension. Meanwhile, Gagliardini and Valentini rejoin the squad having recovered from injuries that kept them sidelined for several weeks. Both Gagliardini and Valentini are expected to feature in central midfield, though the possibility of deploying Valentini in the defensive line is still under consideration to ensure full readiness of the back four.

Recent preparations have confirmed Bawe's participation in Hellas Verona's attack, while the competition between Saar and Mosquera for a starting spot continues. Conversely, Orban will miss the match as he completes the second day of his suspension following his red card in the previous encounter against Parma, forcing the coach to make necessary adjustments to address this squad deficit.

The Italian club is eager to improve its home form at the Bentegodi, where they have secured only one victory this season – a 3-1 triumph over Atalanta. The return of injured and suspended players provides a significant moral and technical boost for the Napoli clash, particularly with the desire to enhance their home record and secure additional points to strengthen their position in the domestic league.