2023 - Forza Napoli Press

17

Feb

SSC Napoli

New Podcast! 59 and Feelin’ Fine

In the first episode of the week, Joe Fischetti reviews Napoli’s win over Cremonese and previews Napoli’s match against Sassuolo: Part 1: Match Review - Napoli-Cremonese, including: the magic number, Lozano’s standout performance, winning despite playing poorly and other traits of champions (~1:52) Part 2: Match Preview - Sassuolo-Napoli, including: Sassuolo’s recent run of form, predicted starting XI’s, 3 keys to the match and match prediction (~21:23)

17

Feb

By Joe Fischetti

Napoli Primavera

Spavone Scores Brace as Napoli Secure First Win in Five Matches

Alessandro Spavone scored twice in three minutes to lead Napoli to a 0-2 victory over Cesena - the Azzurrini's first win in five matches. Lineup Nicolò Frustalupi made three changes to the squad he fielded in Napoli's 2-3 defeat to Lecce. Benedetto Barba returned to the starting XI, replacing Luigi D'Avino. Meanwhile, Frustalupi changed both of his wingbacks again, starting Davide Acampa and Landry Boni over Enrico Giannini and Lamine Gningue, respectively. (3-4-2-1) Boffelli; Hysaj, Barba, Obaretin; Acampa, Gioielli, Alastuey, Boni; Sahli, Spavone; Rossi Match Napoli started the match well, creating two quality chances in the opening ten minutes. In…

16

Feb

By Joe Fischetti

SSC Napoli

Raspadori Thigh Strain Confirmed

On Thursday, SSC Napoli issued a statement on the club’s official website confirming that Giacomo Raspadori has suffered a thigh injury. The injury was first reported in Wednesday’s training report, which noted that Raspadori ended training early due to a thigh strain and would undergo further tests. Tests on Thursday confirmed “a second-degree strain of the semimembranosus muscle of the left thigh.” Raspadori has already commenced therapies but injuries of this nature typically require 4-6 weeks of recovery time.

Luciano Spalletti Wins Andrea Fortunato Award

13

Feb

By Joe Fischetti

SSC Napoli

Luciano Spalletti Wins Andrea Fortunato Award

On Tuesday, Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti was one of the recipients of the Andrea Fortunato Award – Sport is Life, promoted by the Fioravante Polito Foundation. Spalletti spoke to the media after the presentation at the Coni Hall of Honour in Rome. “We absolutely must be responsible and disclose o these current and future generations what is important about the blood passport. It is no longer tolerable that there are people who lose their lives playing sports, at any level. We have seen witnesses and tragedies. Yara’s father was also moved by tragedy experienced and gave an important message, one…

59 and Counting, Napoli Defeat Cremonese – Four Takeaways

13

Feb

By Joe Fischetti

SSC Napoli

59 and Counting, Napoli Defeat Cremonese – Four Takeaways

Napoli's strike duo of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Victor Osimhen led the way as Napoli rolled on to their sixth consecutive victory on Sunday. Here are four takeaways selected by Forza Napoli Press.Tried and TestedEven against Serie A’s lowest-ranked club, Luciano Spalletti made no changes to the squad he fielded in Napoli’s 3-0 victory over Spezia. Clearly the Napoli Mister wants to collect as many points as possible before the Champions League resumes in the third week of February.The choice to start Hiving Lozano on the right wing was perhaps the only surprise. For the first time this season, Lozano has…

13

Feb

By Joe Fischetti

Napoli Femminile

Adriana Gomes Scores Hat Trick in Win Over Apulia Trani

Adriana Gomes scored her first hat trick of the season as Napoli trounced bottom-of-the-table Apulia Trani 5-1.LineupDimitri Lipoff made five changes to the squad he fielded against Trento, switching from the 3-4-1-2 to a 4-3-1-2.Matilde Copetti started in goal over Sabrina Tasselli. With the back four, Aurora De Sanctis and Martina Di Bari started at fullback, relegating Michela Franco to the bench. Meanwhile, Lipoff nearly changed his entire midfield. Replacing Antonia Dulcic, Giulia Ferrandi and Serena Landa with Sara Tui and Giulia Giacobbo. First HalfNapoli nearly opened the scoring only four minutes into the match, when Marie Lissom under-hit her…

12

Feb

By Joe Fischetti

SSC Napoli

Napoli-Cremonese Match Preview

Napoli look to extend their second longest win streak of the season to six games, while Cremonese continue to seek their first victory since returning to the Italian top flight. SSC Napoli Luciano Spalletti continues to focus squarely on one match at a time, refusing to be distracted by the prospect of Napoli's first Scudetto in 33 years. The Napoli bench boss is well aware that the Partenopei are 13 points clear of their nearest rival and will be eager to collect as many points as possible during a favourable period in the calendar. After beating 17th-placed Spezia, Napoli host…

11

Feb

By Joe Fischetti

Napoli Primavera

Sahli Brace Wasted. Napoli Primavera Lose Again

Bilel Sahli scored his second and third goal of the season, but Napoli deservedly suffered their third defeat in four matches, picking up only one point along the way. Lineup With Nicolò Frustalupi suspended, his assistant Giorgio Di Vicino manned the bench for this match. Frustalupi made four changes to the squad he fielded in the defeat to Inter last round. Daniel Hysaj started in the back three over Benedetto Barba, who relinquished the captain's armband to Alessandro Spavone. Frustalupi also changed both of his wingbacks, starting Enrico Giannini over Davide Acampa on the left and Lamine Gningue over Matteo…

11

Feb

By Editorial Team

SSC Napoli

New Podcast! Cremonese Preview

In the second episode of the week, Joe Fischetti previews the match on Sunday against Cremonese, including: Cremonese’s first half of the season The curious coaching situation in Cremona Predicted starting lineups Three keys to the match Match prediction

Victor Osimhen Named EA Sports Player Of The Month For January

10

Feb

By Joe Fischetti

SSC Napoli

Victor Osimhen Named EA Sports Player Of The Month For January

On Friday, Lega Serie A announced that SSC Napoli striker Victor Osimhen was voted the EA Sports Player of the Month for January. Osimhen will be presented with the trophy prior to Napoli’s match against Cremonese at the Stadio Maradona on Sunday. The Nigerian received the most votes by fans in a poll that included Paulo Dybala (Roma), Lautaro Martinez (Inter), Ademola Lookman (Atalanta), Luis Alberto (Lazio). The five best players of the month were selected taking into account the advanced analysis of Stats Perform, created from the tracking data recorded with their Hawk-Eye system. It's the third time this…