Napoli Primavera

Napoli U19 Sign Alessandro Castorina

Napoli U19 Sign Alessandro Castorina

Napoli Primavera have signed 18-year-old Alessandro Castorina on a free transfer. The former Ascoli Primavera player was without a club after spending the last few months with the youth team of Serie D club Vigor Senigallia. Castorina is a 1.88 meter tall central defender who's capable of playing with both feet. Born in 2004, Castorina replaces Pasquale Pontillo, who has joined Gravina in Serie D.
Read More
Spavone Scores Brace as Napoli Secure First Win in Five Matches

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…
Read More
Sahli Brace Wasted. Napoli Primavera Lose Again

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…
Read More
Napoli Primavera Suffer Heavy Defeat to Direct Rivals Inter

Napoli Primavera Suffer Heavy Defeat to Direct Rivals Inter

A first-half brace from Aleksandar Stankovic set Inter well on their way to a comfortable 4-0 victory over direct rivals Napoli, who dropped further in the table. Lineup Nicolò Frustalupi made two changes to the squad he fielded in Napoli's 1-1 draw against Empoli.  Francesco Gioielli returned from suspension to start over Landry Boni in the centre of the midfield. Meanwhile, Frustalupi rewarded Antonio Pesce for scoring his first goal of the season by starting him over Leonardo Rossi at striker. (3-4-2-1):  Boffelli, Obaretin, Barba, D’Avino; Acampa, Gioielli, Alastuey, Marchisano; Sahli, Spavone; Pesce Match Inter dominated the first half, creating…
Read More
Napoli Primavera Sign Simone Bonavita

Napoli Primavera Sign Simone Bonavita

Napoli Primavera have signed Simone Bonavita from Inter. Born in 2004, Bonavita made ten appearances for Inter this season. He started five matches in the Primavera 1, but didn't feature again after picking up two yellow cards in Inter's 2-2 draw to Frosinone. The central midfielder born in Caserta also made five appearances in the UEFA Youth League, four from the first minute.
Read More
Napoli U19 Salvage Draw Against Empoli

Napoli U19 Salvage Draw Against Empoli

With Luciano Spalletti in the stands, Antonio Pesce scored his first of the season as Napoli Primavera salvaged a late draw against Empoli. Lineup Nicolò Frustalupi made two changes to the squad he fielded against Fiorentina. Luigi D'Avino started over Daniel Hysaj in the back three and, with Francesco Gioielli suspended due to yellow card accumulation, Landry Boni played in the centre of the midfield alongside Jorge Alastuey. (3-4-2-1):  Boffelli, Obaretin, D'Avino, Barba; Acampa, Boni, Alastuey, Marchisano; Sahli, Spavone; Rossi Match Neither side created many goal-scoring opportunities in the first half.  Napoli had the first real chance after a give…
Read More
Giuseppe Ambrosino Makes First Start for Cittadella

Giuseppe Ambrosino Makes First Start for Cittadella

It took only ten days for Giusppe Ambrosino to make his first start for Cittadella. The former Napoli Primavera player spent the first half of the season on loan at Como, but didn't make his Serie B debut until Matchday 16. Ambrosino's nine minute cameo against Palermo was the first of only four appearances he would make for i Lariani, all of which were as a substitute. The Italy U20 striker was recalled by Napoli on January 17th and loaned to Cittadella the following day. Ambrosino made his Cittadella debut on January 21st against Cagliari, replacing Tommy Maistrello in the…
Read More
Marchisano Signs First Professional Contract

Marchisano Signs First Professional Contract

According to Italian media, Primavera player Matteo Marchisano has signed his first professional contract with SSC Napoli. Born in 2004, Marchisano has featured regularly in Nicolò Frustalupi’s 3-4-2-1 formation. Though he plays primarily on the right side of the midfield four, Marchisano was used as a defender when he was called up to the senior team for the Winter Football Series in Turkey.
Read More
Heartbreak for Napoli U19 in Firenze

Heartbreak for Napoli U19 in Firenze

Bilel Sahli scored his first goal in a Napoli shirt, equalizing early in the second half.  The match appeared to be heading for a 1-1 draw but the home side snatched all three points in the third minute of stoppage time.  Lineup Nicolò Frustalupi made one change to the squad he fielded against Juventus. Daniel Hysaj recovered from the flu and was reinserted into the starting XI, relegating Luigi D'Avino to the bench. Meanwhile, Gennaro Iaccarino remained sidelined due to injury. (3-4-2-1):  Boffelli; Hysaj, Barba, Obaretin; Acampa, Gioielli, Alastuey, Marchisano; Sahli, Spavone; Rossi Match The match began with sides making…
Read More