"Starting with the hosts, while Napoli might still be dreaming of the chance to defend their Serie A crown this season, Antonio Conte's men entered November's international break in the midst of a worrying rut. Last seen putting in another toothless performance as they slumped to a deserved 2-0 loss away at Bologna, the former Chelsea boss is calling on his squad to claim an essential boost here."
"Dealing with a thigh injury prior to November's international break, there are concerns that former Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne might miss the remainder of the calendar year. Likewise, yet to make a single appearance so far this season, Romelu Lukaku remains on the sidelines and will not feature on Saturday night. While Scotland international Billy Gilmour might have been forced to miss out this month after dealing with a recent groin issue, the ex-Chelsea starlet could return to Conte's squad here."
Napoli enter the match seeking a much-needed boost after a worrying run of form, including a 2-0 loss at Bologna and consecutive 0-0 draws with Como and Eintracht Frankfurt. The club have won just two of their last seven matches across all competitions and have scored only once in nearly 300 minutes. Kevin De Bruyne faces a thigh injury that may keep him out for months, and Romelu Lukaku remains sidelined without an appearance this season. Billy Gilmour could return from a groin issue, while Rasmus Hojlund is set to lead the line. Atalanta have appointed Raffaele Palladino as manager less than a fortnight ago, presenting a fresh challenge for the visitors.
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