Duvan Zapata has been named in the starting lineup for Napoli ahead of this evening's Serie A match against Hellas Verona.

The Colombian takes the place of the in-form Gonzalo Higuain, who has scored four goals in his last two appearances.

Dries Mertens, Marek Hamsik and Jonathan de Guzman will be expected to provide Zapata with support in the attack.

Meanwhile, Verona are led by veteran striker Luca Toni, who will be joined up front by Juanito.

Verona: Benussi, Sala, Rodriguez, Moras, Pisano, Obbadi, Tachtsidis, Hellfredsson, Jankovic, Juanito, Toni

Napoli: Andujar, Mesto, Albiol, Britos, Ghoulam, Inler, David Lopez, Mertens, Hamsik, De Guzman, Zapata