Ranieri’s reputation for tactical flexibility and his ability to adapt to his squad's strengths always keeps the tifosi guessing about his initial approach. Especially in a critical Derby Del Sole, will he favor a more pragmatic setup to secure defensive stability,

Napoli edged out AS Roma 1-0 at home on Sunday, with Romelu Lukaku's second-half goal securing all three points and top spot in Serie A. It took 54 minutes for Napoli to break the deadlock, with Lukaku sliding in to meet Giovanni Di Lorenzo's low cross from close range and score against the team he played for last season.

Romelu Lukaku scored against his former club and Napoli beat struggling Roma 1-0 on Sunday to reclaim the Serie A lead and spoil Claudio Ranieri’s debut with the Giallorossi. Napoli moved one point ahead of Atalanta,