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Referee becomes first casualty of Juve v Napoli

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A top-of-the-table clash between champions Juventus and leaders Napoli has seen its first casualty 48 hours ahead of kick-off after match referee Nicola Rizzoli pulled out injured on Thursday.

Daniele Orsato has now been drafted in, a move that won't displease Napoli fans after another potential candidate, Gianluca Rocchi, was only given an additional assistant's role.

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