S7-016 - Napoli Resurgence - 5 Wins on the Bounce

Gateano Sollazzo and Daniel Russo join Joe Fischetti to discuss Napoli’s 2-1 victory over Juventus, following wins against Atalanta,Qarabag, Roma and Calgiari, including:

Part 1

How the additions of David Neres and Noa Lang have injected much needed pace and creativity into the Partenopei’s against, allowing Rasmus Højlund to get back onto the score sheet

How the 3-4-3 has improved the Napoli defence, giving more coverage to the wing backs and allowing the centre back to be more aggressive, sometimes even joining the attack

Suffocating opposition attacking with an intense high press, then dropping into a very organized and structured defence after taking the lead

Part 2

An important new role for Eljif Elmas, who did a fantastic job deputizing for Stanislav Lobotka and Billy Gilmour in the number 6 position

Other standout performances, including Mathias Olivera and Scott McTominay, who continues to be a critical part of the team, even when he’s not scoring goals

Spalletti’s uninspiring return to Napoli - perhaps he’s the latest double agent after Cristiano Giuntoli

Quick look ahead to the Benfica match

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