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Carlo Ancelotti's Napoli side travel to Sampdoria in a quest to maintain their 100% start to the Serie A season.

Victories against rivals Lazio and AC Milan have given Napoli two wins out of two as they sit second in the table behind Scudetto holders Juventus on goal difference.

Here is how Napoli could line up for this one...

1. Goalkeepers & Defenders

David Ospina (GK) - The former Arsenal stopper is expected to keep his place after his first two positive performances for the Partenopei.

Mário Rui (LB) - With Faouzi Ghoulam currently injured, Rui will continue to deputise as Napoli's left back.

Kalidou Koulibaly (CB) - Man-mountain Koulibaly has become one of the world's most coveted defenders. In addition to his obvious defensive qualities, he will provide an attacking threat at set pieces and be tasked with marshalling the rest of the Napoli backline.

Raúl Albiol (CB) - Included in Luis Enrique's first Spain squad as national team manager,  the veteran centre back has formed a strong partnership relationship with Koulibaly.

Elseid Hysaj (RB) - The Albanian right-back was a near ever-present for Napoli last season under Maurizio Sarri. This season he has played every minute of the opening two games and only a late injury would prevent Ancelotti from selecting him come Sunday.

2. Midfielders

Piotr Zielinski (CM) - The Polish star has enjoyed a terrific start to the season, scoring two goals as Napoli came from behind to beat Milan 3-2 last weekend. Something of a fringe player last season, he has benefitted from the departure of Jorginho to Chelsea.

Marek Hamsik (CM) - Close to reaching 400 Serie A appearances for Napoli, Hamsik is already the club's all-time top goalscorer and will be the side's driving force from midfield again this weekend.

Allan (CM) - The energetic Brazilian will act as the team's fulcrum and aim to move the Sampdoria midfield around, as they try to keep out some of Napoli's other attacking threats.

3. Forwards

Lorenzo Insigne (LW) - The homegrown star of the team, the Italy international already has one goal to his name this season and will be aiming to better his tally of eight in Serie A last season.

Arkadiusz Milik (ST) - Scored in the opening weekend victory over Lazio, the Polish striker looks to be finally coming of age at Napoli after years of terrible injury problems.

Dries Mertens (RW) - The only change Ancelotti is expected to make this weekend is te reintroduction of the Belgian international to the starting lineup, after he netted the winner against Milan.

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