Conte will be without both Chiellini and De Ceglie, so he only has a few options for his defence: Caceres will join Bonucci and Barzagli, while Lichtsteiner should patrol the right flank.
Giaccherini, Estigarribia and Pepe are all in competition to play on the left side of the midfield, with the latter favoured.
Conte will most likely field Del Piero from kick-off, as the captain looks eager to lead his team to victory.
Mazzarri will only be without Gargano, and as the manager is going to stick with a 3-5-2 line-up, Dzemaili and Hamsik will support Inler in the middle of the pack.
Cannavaro is still feeling some pain in his ribs, but he should be available to play from kick-off.
Lavezzi is currently the subject of plenty of transfer speculation, which could be the reason that Mazzarri makes him start on the bench.
Prediction
Winning the title in advance may have granted Juventus the freedom to celebrate and then the time to prepare for this match with the appropriate focus. As this will be Del Piero's last match with the Bianconeri, Juve and their captain will receive an extra boost, which together with their enthusiasm and the proven team strength may become a lethal weapon against Napoli.
Napoli failed to qualify for the Champions League, but they had an impressive season nonetheless: they progressed beyond the Champions League Group Stages, retained a place near the top of the table and now they have the chance to win a trophy - a chance that an ambitious Mazzarri won't let go without a fight.
Both sides have proven to be strong, quick, relentless and to play entertaining football most of the time. Napoli suffered a dip in form after their Champions League elimination due to the drop in morale, while Juventus recently shifted to the highest gear to catch and then leave Milan behind in the league.
The Partenopei, especially Lavezzi, are now involved in too much transfer speculation and that could disrupt the team's focus, while Juventus' are high on confidence. In the end, that may be the only difference in favour of the Champions. Napoli have to strike early to remind Juve they will fight as well, but if the Old Lady takes the lead first, then there may be no chance of a comeback.
It's alright, Juve fans. It is just Coppa Italia. Juve had not looked sharp the last two weeks, so it is not totally surprising that they lost. Plus, the loss will restore humility to a side that has been praised too much in the last month.
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See all 4 commentsIt's alright, Juve fans. It is just Coppa Italia. Juve had not looked sharp the last two weeks, so it is not totally surprising that they lost. Plus, the loss will restore humility to a side that has been praised too much in the last month.
4-0 to Juve.
1-0 nooo - almost 3 goals in this match. juve 2-1 normally - 2-2 surprise
1-0??? You're joking, right?
3-1 I reckon.
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