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Napoli Comfortably Defeat 10-Man Sassuolo – Three Takeaways

29

Aug

SSC Napoli

Napoli Comfortably Defeat 10-Man Sassuolo – Three Takeaways

Maxime Lopez' 51st minute red card allowed Napoli to coast to a comfortable 2-0 victory over Sassuolo on goals from Victor Osimhen and Giovanni Di Lorenzo. Here are three takeaways selected by Forza Napoli Press.Another LeaderWhile Giovanni Di Lorenzo deservedly wears the armband, another leader continues to develop in the Napoli locker room. Victor Osimhen scored his league-leading third goal of the season (tied with Olivier Giroud and Lautaro Martinez), converting a penalty with conviction in the 16th minute.Osimhen could have increased his goal count to four when Napoli were awarded a second penalty kick at the hour mark. Instead,…

Napoli Continue to Roll with 2-0 Victory Over Sassuolo

28

Aug

By Joe Fischetti

SSC Napoli

Napoli Continue to Roll with 2-0 Victory Over Sassuolo

Napoli’s captains, Giovanni Di Lorenzo and Victor Osimhen, found the back of the goal as the Partenopei coasted to a 2-0 victory over Sassuolo in the Champions' first home match of the 2023/24 campaign.The home side started on the front foot, with Giacomo Raspadori striking the upright less than a minute into the match. Napoli maintained a high level of energy in the early stages of the match and were awarded a penalty kick in the 12th minute.Piotr Zielinski outwitted Maxime Lopez with his quick dribbles before playing a perfectly-weighted through-ball to Di Lorenzo in the right channel. The Napoli…

27

Aug

By Joe Fischetti

SSC Napoli

Napoli-Sassuolo Match Preview

For the first time in 33 years, Napoli host a match at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona (formerly the Stadio San Paolo) wearing the Scudetto on their shirt. SSC Napoli Napoli opened the season with a 1-3 victory over Frosinone at the Stadio Benito Stirpe. The reigning Capocannoniere, Victor Osimhen, picked up where he left off, scoring a brace in the victory. Napoli were shaky in the first half - the club's first half of competitive football under new manager Rudi Garcia. Jens Cajuste struggled in his debut, conceding a penalty kick and being caught offside by the VAR, negating…

27

Aug

By Joe Fischetti

Napoli Primavera

Hysaj Moves to Taranto on Dry Loan

On Friday, Serie C club Taranto Football Club 1927 confirmed they have secured the sporting services of former Napoli Primavera player Daniel Hysaj on a dry loan. “Taranto Football Club 1927 communicates that it has acquired the rights to Daniel Hysaj’s services until 06/30/2024. Born in 2004, Hysaj grew up in the Napoli youth team. The Italian-Albanian defender has worn the Azzurri Primavera shirt in the last two seasons. We welcome Daniel to the city of two seas!”

Caprile Expected to Miss Two Months Due to Ankle Injury

27

Aug

By Joe Fischetti

SSC Napoli

Caprile Expected to Miss Two Months Due to Ankle Injury

On Thursday, Empoli FC issued a statement confirming that goalkeeper Elia Caprile has suffered an ankle injury in training. “Empoli Football announces that the tests carried out this afternoon on the player Elia Caprile confirmed the hypothesis of a capsular ligament injury to the right ankle. The footballer will continue the physiotherapy and rehabilitation treatment already undertaken with the blue medical staff.” According to Empoli coach Paolo Zanetti, the Napoli-owned goalkeeper could be out of action for two months. “I don’t have good news. The boy hurt his ankle, a very important distortion that will take him away for many…

How Veiga Slipped Through Napoli’s Fingers

24

Aug

By Joe Fischetti

Features

How Veiga Slipped Through Napoli’s Fingers

On Wednesday, Napoli’s highly anticipated transfer of Gabbi Veiga collapsed overnight, as confirmed by Fabrizio Romano. The transfer expert confirmed that Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli Saudi FC pulled the rug from beneath Napoli's feet. According to Italian media, Napoli had agreed to terms with Celta Viga, but negotiations with the player and his entourage reportedly slowed due to disagreements on player image rights and agent commissions. Veiga’s medicals, which were originally scheduled for the 20th of August, were canceled, allowing Al Ahli the opportunity to hijack the deal. According to transfer expert Nico Schira, the Saudi club agreed to pay…

24

Aug

By Joe Fischetti

Napoli Femminile

Napoli Femminile Schedule Released

Napoli Femminile are hard at work at Rivisondoli preparing for their return for their return to the top flight of Italian football. Last week, the Partenopee released the club's 2023/24 schedule. "On the first day we will be in Como, on the last day at Juventus' home: the Ebay Women's Serie A calendar has just been drawn (as regards the first phase). Eighteen rounds, three breaks plus the long Christmas break and a midweek round on Valentine's Day (home derby with Pomigliano). From September to February, the regular season will then start: Scudetto poo and Salvation pool. Remember that the…

Napoli Acquire Cheddira, Loan to Frosinone

20

Aug

By Joe Fischetti

SSC Napoli

Napoli Acquire Cheddira, Loan to Frosinone

On Sunday, SSC Napoli confirmed the acquisition of SSC Bari striker Walid Cheddira and subsequent loan to Frosinone Calcio. “SSC Napoli announces that it has definitively acquired the sports services of Walid Cheddira from SSC Bari. The footballer was transferred today to Frosinone Calcio on loan until 30 June 2024.” Cheddira finished third in the 2022/23 Serie B goal scoring charts with 17 goals and 7 assists. After Elia Caprile, the Morocco international is the second player Napoli have acquired this summer from Bari, who are also owned by the De Laurentiis family. The transfer was expected after the striker…

Napoli Open 2023/24 With A Win – Four Takeaways

20

Aug

By Joe Fischetti

SSC Napoli

Napoli Open 2023/24 With A Win – Four Takeaways

After conceding an early penalty kick, Napoli remained calm, took control and secured a 1-3 victory over Frosinone. Here are four takeaways selected by Forza Napoli Press. Wing Special Matteo Politano and Giacomo Raspadori demonstrated the importance of the (inverted) wingers to Rudi Garcia’s system. Raspadori lined up on the left wing, deputizing for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who was kept out of the squad for precautionary reasons. However, the versatile forward often drifted towards the middle of the park and played as a number 10. Raspadori thought he gave Napoli the advantage in the 35th minute but his goal was disallowed…

Napoli Defeat Frosinone in Rudi Garcia’s Debut

19

Aug

By Joe Fischetti

SSC Napoli

Napoli Defeat Frosinone in Rudi Garcia’s Debut

Victor Osimhen picked up where he left off, scoring a brace, as Napoli cruised to a 1-3 victory over newly-promoted Frosinone in the opening match of the 2023/24 campaign. Like the first match of the 2022/23 campaign against Hellas Verona, Napoli conceded the opening goal to the home side. New signing Jens-Lys Michel Cajuste was careless with his clearance in the Napoli area, catching Jaime Báez with his follow-through. Abdou Harroui calmly sent Alex Meret the other way, opening his Frosinone account after his summer transfer from Sassuolo. Cajuste had a difficult debut. In addition to conceding the penalty kick,…