Joe Fischetti - Forza Napoli Press

22

Oct

SSC Napoli

Roma-Napoli Match Preview

Napoli travel to Rome looking to add to their ten-match win streak in all competitions, while a Paulo Dybala-less Roma hope to climb closer to the top of the table.AS RomaOn the back of a Europa Conference League cup win, the Friedkin's and Jose Mourinho have restored enthusiasm for calcio in Rome.Despite a number of injuries over the course of the season, Roma have only dropped points in three matches - against Juventus, Udinese and Atalanta.The Giallorossi's achilles heel has been their inability to finish. Up until the previous round, Roma led all Serie A clubs in xG, but had only…

Salvatore Sirigu Expected to Miss Roma Match

22

Oct

By Joe Fischetti

SSC Napoli

Salvatore Sirigu Expected to Miss Roma Match

On Thursday, SSC Napoli reported that goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu did therapy in the gym due to a muscle strain. The veteran goalkeeper did therapy on Friday as well, and is likely to miss Sunday's match against AS Roma at the Stadio Olimpico. If Sirigu is not fit to suit up on Sunday, Davide Marfella would become the second goalkeeper, while ex-Primavera keeper, Hubert Idasiak, would suit up as the number 3.

Napoli to Play Cremonese in Coppa Italia Round of 16

20

Oct

By Joe Fischetti

SSC Napoli

Napoli to Play Cremonese in Coppa Italia Round of 16

On Thursday, Cremonese defeated Modena 4-2 in the Copa Italia Round of 32. After a scoreless first half, David Okereke and Felix Afena-Gyan gave Cremonese a 2-0 lead with only six minutes remaining. However, even after Luca Magnino's sending off in the 22nd minute, Davide Diaw scored twice in the dying minutes to force extra time. After a scoreless first half of extra time, substitute Leonardo Sernicola scored a brace in the second half of extra time to see the Grigiorossi through to the next round. With the win, Cremonese will play against Napoli in the Round of 16 in…

Why Andrea Petagna’s First Monza Goal is Important for Napoli

20

Oct

By Joe Fischetti

SSC Napoli

Why Andrea Petagna’s First Monza Goal is Important for Napoli

On Wednesday, Andrea Petagna scored his first goal since joining Monza in a 2-3 victory over Udinese in the Coppa Italia. With the score level at two, the striker controlled a heavy pass from Salvatore Molina, dribbled through four Udinese defenders in the area and slotted a shot into the bottom corner of the goal. Petagna, whose goal turned out to be the match winner, made his first appearance after missing four matches due to a muscular injury. The goal was not only important for Monza, who advanced to the Coppa Italia Round of 16. Napoli will be hoping the…

19

Oct

By Joe Fischetti

Napoli Primavera

Napoli U19 Advance to the Round of 32 of the Coppa Italia Primavera

Jorge Alastuey scored his first goal since joining Napoli U19 this month, one of four Napoli goals en route to a 4-1 victory over Salernitana in the Coppa Italia Primavera. Lineup Nicolò Frustalupi rotated his entire squad, after his regular starters played in a 1-1 draw against Torino in the Primavera 1 on Sunday. (3-4-2-1): Turi; Pontillo, Nosegbe, D'Avino; Boni, Alastuey, Lettera, Giannini; De Pasquale, Russo; Sahli Match It didn't take long for Napoli to open the scoring from a corner kick taken short. Enrico Giannini played an in-swinging cross to the second post, where Dylan De Pasquale was waiting…

Important Result for Napoli U19 at Torino

19

Oct

By Joe Fischetti

Napoli Primavera

Important Result for Napoli U19 at Torino

Davide Acampa's equalizer minutes after the Azzurrini fell behind was enough for Napoli to earn an important point away from home in a 1-1 draw to Torino. Lineup Nicolò Frustalupi made no changes to the squad he fielded in Napoli's 3-0 victory over Bologna in the previous round. (3-4-2-1) Boffelli; Obaretin, Hysaj, Barba; Acampa, Iaccarino, Gioielli, Lamine; Marranzino, Spavone; Rossi Match Though the first half ended in a scoreless draw, both sides created numerous chances. Forwards Oliver Jürgens and Francesco Dell'Aquila were Torino's most dangerous players throughout the match. The pair linked up ten minutes into the match, with Dell'Aquila…

16

Oct

By Joe Fischetti

Napoli Femminile

Ravenna Score Late Equalizer to End Napoli CF Winning Streak

Elisa Mariani's late equalizer nullified Samia Adam's first of the season, as Napoli Femminile's perfect record came to an end. Lineup Dimitri Lipoff made a number of changes to the squad he fielded against Chievo Verona Women in the previous round. Sabrina Tasselli got her first start in goal over Matilde Copetti. Eleonora Oliva started at right back, which allowed Antonia Dulcic to shift forward to play over Romina Pinna on the right wing. That was one of two changes to the front three, with Samia Adam getting her first start on the left wing, relegating Sara Tamborini to the…

16

Oct

By Joe Fischetti

SSC Napoli

Napoli-Bologna Match Preview

Napoli look to get back to the top of the table after Atalanta’s victory over Sassuolo, while Bologna continue to seek their first win under new coach Thiago Motta.SSC Napoli With their win over Ajax on Wednesday, Napoli have won a club record nine consecutive matches in all competitions. The Azzurri attack is firing on all cylinders, leading the Serie A (22) and the UEFA Champions League (17).While Napoli have excelled in the Champions League and against clubs in the top half of the Serie A table, matches against clubs in the bottom half of the table have been more difficult.Stronger…

Napoli Through to the Knockout Stage – Three Takeaways

15

Oct

By Joe Fischetti

SSC Napoli

Napoli Through to the Knockout Stage – Three Takeaways

Napoli guaranteed their place in the Knockout Phase of the UEFA Champions League with a 4-2 victory over Ajax on Wednesday. With goals from Hirving Lozano, Giacomo Raspadori, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Victor Osimhen, the Partenopei lead all Champions League clubs with 17 goals scored. Here are three takeaways selected by Forza Napoli Press. Best of the Best With the win, Napoli and Bayern Munich are the only teams remaining with a perfect record in the Group Stage. The four goals increased the Partenopei’s goal tally to 17 (or 4.5 goals per match), which is already a club record. Even with…

14

Oct

By Joe Fischetti

SSC Napoli

Anguissa Thigh Muscle Injury Confirmed

On Friday, SSC Napoli confirmed that André-Frank Zambo Anguissa suffered an elongation of the semintendinosus muscle of the right thigh during Napoli’s 4-2 victory over Ajax on Wednesday. Though the club did not reveal the severity of the injury, Anguissa could be out for several weeks. The Serie A campaign will pause in November for the World Cup, but Napoli play nine matches in all competitions before then: October 12, 2022 – AFC Ajax (UEFA Champions League) October 16, 2022 – Bologna FC October 23, 2022 – AS Roma October 26, 2022 – Rangers FC (UEFA Champions League) October 29,…