(Reuters) - Napoli will be eyeing a record-equalling 12th consecutive Serie A win when they travel to Inter Milan as action resumes in Italy's top flight following a seven-week break for the World Cup and the festive season.
With the fifth-placed Inter eager to occupy one of the top four Champions League qualifying spots, they face an uphill challenge against a Napoli side that set a club record 11 consecutive Serie A victories in a season before the break.
Napoli manager Luciano Spalletti will be determined to keep that momentum going as he can count on a full-strength squad for the showdown. Another victory will tie Napoli with Juventus's longest winning streak in the top-flight, set during the 2017-18 campaign.AC Milan cannot afford to slip up if they want to keep challenging Napoli for the title. Stefano Pioli's second-placed side trail the leaders by eight points and face mid-table Salernitana, who have won only one of six Serie A meetings against Milan.
Juventus will be able to call upon Wojciech Szczesny for the contest, with the Polish goalkeeper having returned to full training after recovering from a neck injury. Angel Di Maria and Leandro Paredes are also available, following their World Cup-winning campaign with Argentina.Article type: free
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