Napoli vs. Atalanta: Key Issues That Will Shape Serie A Game

Napoli host Atalanta on Sunday evening in Round 28 of Serie A action. The Partenopei have been inconsistent as of late, winning just once in their last five domestic matches.Its become obvious that coach Rafael Benitez is putting all the sides effort and energy into the Europa League, draining his men in Serie A play. Additionally, WhoScored.com notes that Napoli have also played the most games compared to their competitors, with 43.The weekends fixtures make up the last round of play before the international break, so Rafa will need every ounce of strength from his men to compete with Atalanta. The Bergamo outfit have surprisingly defeated Napoli twice in the past five encounters. Napoli sit in fourth place, three points behind Lazio and just one point behind Fiorentina and Sampdoria.With the race for third place in full swing, its a match Napolicannot take for granted. Over the following pages is a look at the key issues and talking points that will shape this game.Begin Slideshow
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