Juventus starting XI (3-5-2): Szczesny, Gatti, Bremer, Danilo, Cambiaso (subbed for Rugani), McKennie (subbed for Iling-Junior), Locatelli, Rabiot, Kostic (subbed for Alex Sandro),
Chiesa (subbed for Kean), Vlahovic (subbed for Milik)
Bench: Pinsoglio, Perin, Huijsen, Miretti, Nicolussi Caviglia, Nonge, Yildiz
Goals: Gatti 51’
Napoli starting XI (4-3-3): Meret, Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Juan Jesus, Natan (subbed for Zanoli), Anguissa, Lobotka (subbed for Cajuste), Zielinski (subbed for Elmas), Politano (subbed for Raspadori), Osimhen, Kvaratskhelia (subbed for Simeone)
Bench: Contini, Gollini, Ostigard, Demme, Lindstrom, Zerbin, Gaetano
Taking over from Giorgio Chiellini as the physical presence in Juventus’ defence, the 1.90-metre Gatti used his body to maximum effect to head in the only goal in Friday’s victory over defending champions Napoli.
Rising to meet a cross from Andrea Cambiaso, Gatti muscled his way over Napoli captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo and Amir Rrahmani to redirect the ball into the far corner.
It was Gatti’s third goal this season - more than any other defender in the Italian league. He also scored a late winner in a 2-1 win at Monza a week ago.
“Federico is an example for all of us,” Juventus captain Danilo said. “He went through some tough times, but he remained strong.”
Juventus are currently second, two points behind Inter.
Napoli, who have only won one of their last four league games, are fifth.
Including a defeat at Real Madrid in the Champions League, Napoli have won one match and lost three since Walter Mazzarri replaced Rudi Garcia as coach of the Partenopei.
Napoli dribbling wizard Khvicha Kvaratskhelia inexplicably missed an open goal in the first half.
Having hit the post earlier, Juventus forward Dusan Vlahovic exited with an apparent injury later in the second half.
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