Team News: Gonzalo Higuain returns for Napoli against Genoa

Napoli manager Rafael Benitez has named Gonzalo Higuain in the starting lineup for his side's Serie A match against Genoa this evening.

The Argentine came off the bench to help his side beat Udinese in the Coppa Italia in midweek, but he begins from the start tonight.

Jose Callejon and Jonathan de Guzman are also restored to the first XI, as Napoli look for the win that will move them up to third place in the Serie A table.

Napoli:Rafael; Maggio, Albiol, Koulibaly, Strinic; David Lopez, Inler; De Guzman, Hamsik, Callejon; Higuain Subs: Colombo, Andujar, Britos, Jorginho, Mertens, Gabbiadini, Duvan Zapata, Luperto

Genoa: Perin; Roncaglia, Burdisso, De Maio; Edenilson, Rincon, Bertolacci, Antonelli; Iago Falque, Fetfatzidis, Perotti Sub: Lamanna, Sommariva, Izzo, Niang, Lestienne, Kucka, Mandragora, Sturaro, Rosi