Serie A 2019/20: 3 ways Napoli could line up with Hirving Lozano

#2 Lozano in a 4-2-3-1 formation

Lozano could link up with Insigne (left) and Callejón (right)

With Milik or Mertens up top, Lozano could potentially play in his favored left wing position. Insigne would play in the center and Jose Callejón would play on the right.

The left winger likes to cut in with his right foot and this gives him many options in attack. He can play quick one-two passes with the teammates around him and go through on goal himself.

He can deliver an in-swinging cross for Milik to head past the goalkeeper. However, his trademark sequence is to cut inside and curl a shot at the far post.

If Ancelotti allows, this formation would bring out the best of Lozano’s abilities and bring Napoli closer to the Serie A title.

Lozano in his favored position on the left in a 4-2-3-1

#1 Lozano in the 4-3-3 formation

Lozano used to play with De Jong at PSV Eindhoven

The 24-year-old is most familiar with this formation, playing with his former winger partner Steven Bergwijn and Luuk De Jong in the no. 9 position.

The 4-3-3 formation is a serious option that Ancelotti should consider. The front three can interchange roles. This created a more fluid and dynamic attack, which defenders find difficult to break down.

One could imagine Lozano connecting Insigne and Milik or Mertens with quick, short passes. This would put him in better positions to score and assist in equal proportions.

He could play through balls to the two attackers alongside him. On the other hand, his teammates could draw defenders to them and allow the pacy winger to drive forward with the ball and go one-on-one with the goalkeeper.

With so many options for Ancelotti to choose from, there is no doubt that Lozano will play a key role in Napoli’s quest for the Italian championship. Hopefully, he will get to play against major rivals Juventus on Saturday and get a chance to prove his worth. For fans and neutrals, it will be a joy to watch the winger tear apart Serie A defenders this season.

Lozano on the right in a 4-3-3