Lorenzo Insigne and Pabloe Armero start for Napoli in the Serie A clash against Sampdoria this afternoon.

Walter Mazzarri's side have a huge opportunity to close the gap and get themselves back in the title race following Juventus's 1-0 defeat to Roma on Saturday night.

Armero is given his full debut for Napoli, while Insigne returns to the starting lineup.

Edinson Cavani, who has not scored in his last four games, leads the line, while Giandomenico Mesto is again preferred to Christian Maggio, who takes his place on the bench.

Mauro Icardi is the man up front for Delio Rossi's side and he will be supported by Gianluca Sansone.

Pedro Obiang and Andrea Poli start in a strong midfield for the away side.

Napoli: De Sanctis, Campagnaro, Cannavaro, Britos, Mesto, Behrami, Inler, Hamsik, Armero, Insigne, Cavani

Sampdoria: Romero, Rossini, Gastaldello, Costa, De Silvestri, Obiang, Krsticic, Poli, Estigarribia, Sansone, Icardi

Written by
Sam Hughes