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The Rise of Raspadori: Jack’s Sudden Emergence as Napoli’s Next Star

16

Oct

Features

The Rise of Raspadori: Jack’s Sudden Emergence as Napoli’s Next Star

Not everyone was convinced when Napoli put €35 million on the table to snatch Giacomo Raspadori from Sassuolo this summer. However, in less than half a season, the young Italian has proven the doubters wrong. Jack has produced multiple great performances for Napoli and might even be the answer to the attacking troubles of the Italy national team. While watching Napoli-Ajax in a room full of Neapolitans on Wednesday night, the name of Raspadori entered the conversation. “You don’t even miss Osimhen with Jack playing like that”, I argued, to highlight Raspadori’s recent performances. My neighbour smiled and expressed…

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,…

13

Oct

By Joe Fischetti

Napoli Primavera

Napoli U19 Exit UEFA Youth League After Conceding Late Equalizer

Napoli Primavera appeared to be heading for their first win of the UEFA Youth League after Leonardo Rossi scored his third of the competition. Instead, Napoli were eliminated after Jorrel Hato scored a late equalizer for 10-man Ajax. Lineup Nicolò Frustalupi made a number of changes to the squad he fielded in Napoli's recent Primavera 1 fixture, as he had done in previous rounds. (3-4-3) Turi; Giannini, Barba, D'Avino; Gioielli, Boni, Pontillo, Gningue; Rossi, Spavone, Russo Match This match was far more competitive than the first leg, which finished 5-1 in favour of Ajax. The two clubs exchanged chances at…

11

Oct

By Joe Fischetti

SSC Napoli

Napoli-Ajax Match Preview

A single point for Napoli would secure the Partenopei's place in the knockout stage, while Ajax fight to keep their Champions League hopes alive. SSC Napoli Napoli are currently one of the most in-form teams in Europe. The 1-4 victory over Cremonese was the Azzurri's 8th consecutive victory in all competitions - a first in the club's history. With Atalanta's draw to Udinese, Napoli took sole possession of first place in Serie A. Despite missing star striker Victor Osimhen, goal-scoring has not been an issue. Napoli lead all of Serie A with 22 goals scored and all of the UEFA Champions League…

11

Oct

By Joe Fischetti

SSC Napoli

Rrahmani Potentially Out Until 2023

On Tuesday, SSC Napoli confirmed that Amir Rrahmani suffered a lesion/strain of the adductor longus tendon of the left thigh during Napoli's 1-4 victory over Cremonese on Sunday. Though the club did not reveal the severity of the injury, Rrahmani could be out until the 2023. 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,…

Napoli Take Sole Possession of First Place – Three Takeaways

11

Oct

By Joe Fischetti

SSC Napoli

Napoli Take Sole Possession of First Place – Three Takeaways

Napoli overtook Atalanta to move to the top of the Serie A table after matchday nine. The Partonopei beat Cremonese 1-4 at the Stadio Giovanni Zini on Sunday, with Giovanni Simeone scoring another important match-winner. Here are three takeaways selected by Forza Napoli Press. Breaking the Low Block As expected, Cremonese set up in a low block - a strategy deployed with great effect by Lecce and Spezia earlier this season. Lecce managed a 0-0 draw at the Maradona, while Spezia held off the Azzurri for 89 minutes, before Giacomo Raspadori scored the late winner. Luciano Spalletti countered with three…

Napoli U19 Get Back To Winning Ways With 3-0 Win Over Bologna U19

09

Oct

By Joe Fischetti

Napoli Primavera

Napoli U19 Get Back To Winning Ways With 3-0 Win Over Bologna U19

Nosa Obaretin, Gennaro Iaccarino and Francesco Gioielli all scored as Napoli U19 ended a four-game losing streak in the Primavera 1 with a 3-0 victory over Bologna U19LineupNicolò Frustalupi fielded the same squad that he played in Napoli's previous Primavera 1 match against Cagliari, which represented a turnover of nearly the entire squad he fielded against Ajax in the UEFA Youth League.(3-4-2-1) Boffelli; Hysaj, Barba, Obaretin; Acampa, Gioielli, Iaccarino, Lamine; Marranzino, Spavone; RossiMatchNapoli started the match well, with Rossi coming close only three minutes in. Three minutes later, Obaretin scored his second goal of the campaign, guiding in the cross…

09

Oct

By Joe Fischetti

Napoli Primavera

Napoli Primavera Sign Jorge Alastuey

On Saturday, Napoli Primavera officially registered Jorge Alastuey on a free transfer from FC Barcelona. Per footballtalentscout.net, Alastuey joined Barcelona at the age of 13 and progressed through the ranks at La Masía. El Mago (the magician) captained Barcelona's U15 and U16 teams, before winning the Istria Youth Cup in 2018. Alastuey was named MVP of the tournament. Alastuey's development was set back during the 2018/19 season, when the young Spaniard suffered an ACL tear. Despite not playing for a year, Barcelona extended his contract for three seasons and promoted him to the U18s. In 2019/20, Alastuey played a key…