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Osimhen and Kvaratskhelia Win Awards from The Athletic

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May

SSC Napoli

Osimhen and Kvaratskhelia Win Awards from The Athletic

On Tuesday, two Napoli players were the recipients of awards from The Athletic. Victor Osimhen was named Serie A Player of the Year and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was named Serie A Young Player of the Year. The awards were hosted online by The Athletic journalist and broadcaster Adam Leventhal. The Athletic's Serie A expert and writer James Horncastle addressed Serie A at 49:46 of the presentation. https://twitter.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1663622711434788868?s=20

Napoli Fall Short of Club Record Point Total After Draw to Bologna – Three Takeaways

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May

By Joe Fischetti

SSC Napoli

Napoli Fall Short of Club Record Point Total After Draw to Bologna – Three Takeaways

For the first time this season, Napoli dropped points after taking a two-goal lead. As a result of the 2-2 draw against Bologna, the maximum point Luciano Spalletti's side can achieve is 90, one shy of the record set by Maurizio Sarri's Napoli in 2017/18. Here are three takeaways selected by Forza Napoli Press.CapocannoniereVictor Osimhen all but secured the Capocannoniere, scoring a doppietta (brace) in the penultimate match of the season. With Lautaro Martinez’ goal in Inter’s 3-2 victory over Atalanta on Saturday, Osimhen’s lead in the Serie A goal-scoring race was reduced to two.The Nigerian was frustrated to be removed…

Cristiano Giuntoli Wins Managers’ Transfer Market Award at MCL Inside the Sport Awards

29

May

By Joe Fischetti

SSC Napoli

Cristiano Giuntoli Wins Managers’ Transfer Market Award at MCL Inside the Sport Awards

On Monday, Cristiano Giuntoli and Fiorentina CEO Joe Barone were the recipients of the Managers' Transfer Market Award at the Inside the Sport Awards. Above all, the Napoli Sporting Director credited Luciano Spalletti, who received the Coach of the Year Award. "I have to say that Luciano pulled off a great feat, an extraordinary feat. He put his head in the tank, he wanted this result. Last year we finished third, creating the foundation for this Napoli. Great credit goes to him, the club, the players and my collaborators. I think Italian football needs people like him. He's a scholar.…

Luciano Spalletti Confirms Napoli Departure at MCL Inside the Sport Awards

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May

By Editorial Team

SSC Napoli

Luciano Spalletti Confirms Napoli Departure at MCL Inside the Sport Awards

"Spalletti is a free man," said Aurelio De Laurentiis during his appearance on Che tempo che fa on Sunday evening. "After 50 years of cinema and many exclusives, I think that when someone comes to you and says that they have done their best, that the cycle has ended for them, and they ask you for a sabbatical year, what are you going to do? Are you going to oppose it?" Spalletti wants to spend more time with his daughter Matilde. The Napoli coach confirmed as much at the MCL Inside the Sports Awards on Monday, where he was the…

29

May

By Joe Fischetti

Napoli Primavera

Napoli Primavera Relegated After Defeat to Inter

For the fourth time in five matches, Napoli Primavera dropped additional points after conceding a goal in the final five minutes of the match. With Atalanta and Cagliari winning their respective matches, the Azzurrini finished 10 points behind their nearest rival. Consequently, Napoli will not play in a relegation playoff. Instead, they have been automatic relegated along with Udinese and Cesena.LineupNicolò Frustalupi made two changes to the squad he fielded in the loss to Fiorentina. Daniel Hysaj returned to the starting XI to play in the back three over Luigi D’Avino. Meanwhile, Cedrick Koffi started at trequartista over Bilel Sahli.(3-4-2-1)…

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May

By Joe Fischetti

SSC Napoli

Bologna-Napoli Match Preview

Napoli travel to Emilia-Romagna to take on Bologna in the penultimate round of 2022/23 Serie A campaign. Luciano Spalletti did not give a pre-match press conference amidst speculation that the Tuscan will leave Napoli at the end of the season. Meanwhile, Thiago Motta, who has been linked to Napoli as a potential replacement for Spalletti, has had an excellent record against the top clubs in the girone di ritorno.Bologna FCAfter a slow start to his tenure at Bologna, Thiago Motta has turned the Rossoblu's season around. Since their defeat to Napoli in the girone di andata, which caused Bologna to…

27

May

By Editorial Team

SSC Napoli

New Podcast! Bologna Preview

In the second episode of the week, Joe Fischetti previews Napoli’s penultimate match of the season against Bologna, including:Bologna’s record against top clubs in the girone di ritornoNapoli’s brief history against Thiago Motta - one of the candidates to replace Luciano SpallettiPredicted starting XI’s3 Keys to the matchMatch Prediction

27

May

By Joe Fischetti

Napoli Primavera

Napoli Primavera Suffer Fifth Defeat in Six Matches

Despite creating significantly more chances than Empoli, Napoli Primavera suffered their fifth defeat in six matches. The Azzurrini have one match remaining before they play against either Cagliari or Atalanta in the relegation playoff. Lineup Nicolò Frustalupi made two changes to the squad he fielded in the loss to Fiorentina. Daniel Hysaj returned to the starting XI to play in the back three over Luigi D'Avino. Meanwhile, Cedrick Koffi started at trequartista over Bilel Sahli. (3-4-2-1) Boffelli; Hysaj, Barba, Obaretin; Acampa, Gioielli, Iaccarino, Gningue; Koffi, Spavone; Rossi First Half Empoli didn’t waste any time, opening the scoring less than three minutes…

Amir Rrahmani Contract Extended, Official Announcement Awaited

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May

By Joe Fischetti

SSC Napoli

Amir Rrahmani Contract Extended, Official Announcement Awaited

According to Italian media, Amir Rrahmani's contract renewal has been filed with Lega Serie A and all that remains is the official press release from SSC Napoli. According to reports, the contract has been extended until June of 2027 (4 years), with a club option to further extend the contract for an additional year. Rrahmani, who is currently 29 years old, would be 33 years old by the end of the original extension.

New Podcast! Clipped Wings and Wellington Boots

25

May

By Editorial Team

SSC Napoli

New Podcast! Clipped Wings and Wellington Boots

In the first episode of the week, Joe Fischetti reviews Napoli’s victory over Inter on Sunday and assesses potential coaching replacements should Luciano Spalletti leave the club.Part 1 - Match Review: Napoli vs Inter, including: Napoli’s best performance in nearly two months; Gagliardini’s dismissal; return of the qualities from earlier in the season that won the Scudetto; goal review; and Osimhen frustration after being taken off (~0:59)Part 2 - Background behind Spalletti’s potential departure from Napoli and an assessment of who of the many coaches that have been linked to Napoli are realistic replacements (~15:16)