By Sreejith
Copyright sports
“Napoli are chasing top spot in Serie A as they play host to newly promoted Pisa in round four encounter at Stadio Maradona on Monday. The hosts are heading into the match on the back of a disappointing Champions League loss away to Manchester City. Nevertheless Antonio conte’s side have made an impressive start to the 2025-26 league campaign, winning all three games and conceding just one goal. Advertisment The Blues have collcted a maximum of nine league points so far, just one adrift of Juventus who were held to a 1-1 draw away to Verona on matchday four on Saturday. The defending champions secured a comprehensive 3-1 win away to Fiorentina in their last top flight outing, thanks to one goal each from Kevin de Bruyne, Rasmus Hojlund and Sam Beukema. However, the Blues suffered a Europen setback in the midweek courtesy of second-half strikes from Erling Haaland and Jeremy Doku at Etihad Stadium. Conte’s side played the majority of the match with a man-less after Giovanni de Lorenzo was sent off inside the opeing 21 minutes. De Bruyne is pivotal for Napoli Nonetheless, Napoli are unbeaten in 15 league games dating back to February. Moreover, the Blues have won six of their last seven at home, conceding only four goals in the process. Former Manchester City man De Bruyne has been pivotal for the Scudetto winners, leading the Serie A with seven through balls this season. De Bruyne is also their top scorer with two scalps to his name in the league. Although Conte’s side have been solid at the back lack of goals from the striker’s is a cause of concern. Star forward Romelu Lukaku is out with a muscle injury and Hojlund will be expected to step in. Pisa on the other hand, have recorded two defeats and a draw from their three league games so far. Since returning to the top division, the Black and Blues have have put one point on the board, and their sole goal so far was an Atalanta BC own goal. After sharing the spoils with La Dea on the opeing day, Pisa lost 1-0 to both Udinese and Roma. “