Gioavane is set to make his debut for Napoli against Como in the Coppa Italia quarter-finals on February 10, 2026. The match kicks off at 21:00 CET (20:00 GMT) at the Stadio Maradona. Napoli faces significant injury challenges, limiting their options in attack and midfield.
Giovanni Di Lorenzo is among the injured players and will miss two months due to a serious injury. This absence adds pressure on the squad as they prepare for a crucial match. Napoli currently sits second in the Serie A table, while Como is fifth.
The winner of this match will advance to face Inter in the semi-finals. Como did not play last weekend, with their last competitive outing occurring on February 1. They are looking to capitalize on Napoli’s injury woes.
In recent news, Liverpool has made an offer of 28 million euros (£24m) to sign Sam Beukema, adding another layer to the ongoing transfer discussions surrounding Napoli’s squad. Meanwhile, Como’s Nico Paz suffered a head injury during their last match and was taken to the hospital, raising concerns about his fitness.
Napoli won their last encounter convincingly, defeating Cremonese 4-0. The team aims to maintain momentum despite current setbacks. They hope Gioavane’s debut can spark a positive turnaround in their campaign.
The most recent meeting between Napoli and Como ended in a 1-1 draw in the Coppa Italia earlier this month. The stakes are high as both teams vie for a spot in the next round.