Gianluigi Donnarumma could be reunited with several familiar faces who he has played with for Italy as Napoli make their way to the Etihad Stadium to face Manchester City in the Champions League.
Some of the names include the likes of Leonardo Spinazzola, Giovanni Di Lorenzo and Matteo Politano.
Donnarumma is excited to play against Napoli and based on his impressive debut in a City shirt in the Manchester Derby, he could keep his place in the side.
Rasmus Hojlund, who left Manchester United to join Napoli on loan is set to return to the city again.
Donnarumma was impenetrable against Manchester United and after keeping Benjamin Sesko quiet last Sunday, he will be hoping to do the same when his predecessor comes to town.
Rasmus Hojlund looking on before ACF Fiorentina v SSC Napoli
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Gianluigi Donnarumma says Rasmus Hojlund is ‘dangerous’ ahead of Man City vs Napoli
While Hojlund’s struggles at Old Trafford are well-documented, he scored for Napoli on his debut as they won 3-1 win against Fiorentina.
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The former Atalanta striker’s former Manchester United teammate Scott McTominay has proven that it is possible for one to redeem themselves.
Manchester City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma is well aware of the threat Hojlund poses, as he named him as one of Napoli’s most “dangerous” players alongside McTominay via HaytersTV: “One of the most dangerous in Napoli is [Scott] McTominay, and Rasmus Hojlund – very dangerous and played very well in his first match.”
Rasmus Hojlund’s record against Man City
The Italian captain does not seem to be taking Napoli lightly whatsoever.
With Kevin De Bruyne returning to the Etihad Stadium and considering the midfield maestro has made a blistering start to his time in Naples, Antonio Conte’s side could prove to be a potential banana skin for the hosts.
Hojlund is yet to face Donnarumma but he has played against Manchester City four times.
RASMUS HOJLUND’S RECORD VS MANCHESTER CITY
GAMES 4
GOALS 0
ASSISTS 0
However, the Dane is yet to either score or assist against City.
Donnarumma will be to be at his best as Hojlund will be in the mood to prove a point as the world tunes in to watch the encounter take place.