SSC Napoli

On Sunday, Napoli played their second of two friendly matches in Turkey as part of the Winter Football Series by Regnum. The Partenopei took on Crystal Palace - currently ranked 11th in the English Premier League - in the pouring rain at the Regnum Carya Resort.First HalfLineup (4-3-3) Meret; Mario Rui, Juan Jesus, Østigård, Di Lorenzo; Elmas, Lobotka, Ndombele; Kvaratskhelia, Osimhen, PolitanoNeither side created any quality opportunities in the opening quarter of the match. The first clear-cut chance fell to Eberechi Eze after Michael Olise played a lovely weighted through ball to Jeffrey Schlupp on the right wing. Schlupp’s low…

Giuseppe Ambrosino made his professional debut on Thursday. The former Napoli Primavera player, currently on loan at Como, replaced Leonardo Mancuso in the 81st minute during Como’s 0-0 draw to Palermo. Though Ambrosino didn’t affect the outcome of the match, the Italy U20 striker looks forward to featuring more regularly as Como fight for survival. “As soon as the coach called my name to come on, I was overcome with joy; finally the moment I had been waiting for for so long. It was my debut for Como and any first-team game, making it even more special. This is only…

Giacomo Raspadori scored a brace in Napoli’s 3-2 victory over Antalyaspor in the first of two matches the Partenopei will play during the Winter Football Series. Here are three takeaways selected by Forza Napoli Press.ExperimentationLuciano Spalletti used the opportunity to experiment with different formations and combinations of players. He started the match lined up in a 4-2-3-1 - a formation that was abandoned after Napoli’s Matchday 4 draw against Lecce.With three central defenders not available, Spalletti played Giovanni Di Lorenzo alongside Leo Østigård at centre back. Similarly, with André-Frank Zambo Anguissa and Piotr Zielinski vacationing after the World Cup, Stanislav…

On Wednesday, Napoli played their first of two friendly matches in Turkey as part of the Winter Football Series by Regnum. The Partenopei took on home side Antalyapor, who were well-supported at the Antalya Arena. First Half Lineup (4-2-3-1): Meret; Mario Rui, Di Lorenzo, Østigård, Zanoli; Lobotka, Elmas; Kvaratskhelia, Raspadori, Politano; Osimhen Napoli jumped out to a quick lead after Giacomo Raspadori picked the pocket of Antalyaspor right back Veysel Sari. The Napoli forward dribbled into the area before curling a shot with pinpoint accuracy around goalkeeper Alperen Uysal and into the top corner. The Azzurri doubled their lead just…

After the friendly matches against Antalyaspor and Crystal Palace in Turkey, Napoli will welcome Villareal to the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona for a third friendly match before the Serie A campaign resumes in January. Ex-Napoli players Pepe Reine and Raul Albiol will be amongst the participants for the match, scheduled to be played on December the 17th at 20:30 local time (14:30 EST).

Napoli resumed training on Wednesday, two-and-a-half weeks after the Serie A campaign paused for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, and one day before the club departs for Turkey. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia returned to training after missing Napoli's final three matches before the World Cup break due to lower back pain. The club also welcomed back former captain Lorenzo Insigne, who returned to Napoli after the conclusion of the Major League Soccer season. On Thursday, the Azzurri will travel to Antalya, Turkey to participate in the Winter Football Series by Regnum. While in Turkey, the club will play in two friendly…