Calzona explains Di Lorenzo absence for Napoli | OneFootball

Napoli coach Francesco Calzona explains why captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo is out of tonight’s match against Fiorentina and has a warning.

It kicks off at the Stadio Franchi at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT).

You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens on the LIVEBLOG.

“We must be more focused from the start, because we get these drops in concentration and make it too easy for our opponents. We have two matches and must get the maximum result with good performances,” Calzona told DAZN.

Victor Osimhen, Piotr Zielinski and Mario Rui did not make the trip, but Di Lorenzo has also pulled out at the last minute and is not even on the bench.

“Di Lorenzo had a bout of gastroenteritis, it’s very sad, as I would always like him in my team. We are missing quite a few players, but also have many ready to step in, so we keep going.”

Calzona shrugs off De Laurentiis comments

President Aurelio De Laurentiis said it would not be a tragedy if Napoli failed to qualify for Europe.

“If the President says so. I can’t be here discussing that, I’ve got other problems to deal with,” shrugged the coach.

This match is a head-to-head for eighth place, as Fiorentina are two points in front and have a game in hand against Atalanta to be played on June 2.

A victory this evening would guarantee at least Conference League football for the Viola.

However, if they beat Olympiacos in the Conference League Final on May 29, then they will qualify for the Europa League instead.