SSC Napoli

On Saturday, Lazio ended their two-game losing streak with their second consecutive victory at the Maradona, handing Napoli their first defeat of the season. Here are four takeaways selected by Forza Napoli Press. Proverbial Napoli’s first defeat of the season was the proverbial tale of two halves. The home side dominated play in the first half, pressing high and forcing Lazio to turn the ball over. After Lazio scored on their only chance of the half, Napoli responded immediately with the equalizer - Piotr Zielinski’s first of the season. However, the Azzurri fell apart in the second half, particularly after…

Rudi Garcia spoke to the media after Napoli’s 1-2 defeat to Lazio on Saturday. Forza Napoli Press provides a complete transcript of the press conference in English. You didn't get off to a bad start, on the contrary, you created a lot, then you stretched out a bit for distances, a bit of a frenzy. The second half was a different Napoli, that suffered differently, but if you help us to read the gameGarcia:  The first half was in our favor. We started the match very well, we had a strong first half, as we know how to play. The…

Lazio visit the Stadio Diego Armanda Maradona in search of their first victory, while Napoli look to make it three from three under new coach Rudi Garcia.SSC NapoliNapoli have two wins in two matches under new coach Rudi Garcia. The Partenopei opened the season with a 1-3 victory over newly-promoted Frosinone, keeping their cool after conceding an early penalty kick. In round 2, the Azzurri coasted to a 2-0 victory over Sassuolo after Maxime Lopez was sent off early in the second half.Napoli improved their squad in the final days of the summer mercato, purchasing Jesper Lindstrøm from Eintracht Frankfurt…

On Friday, PSV Eindhoven confirmed the signing of Hirving Lozano, who returns to the Dutch club after four seasons at Napoli. “PSV have completed the signing of Hirving Lozano from SSC Napoli. The club and winger have reached agreement over a five-year deal. During his previous stint in the Philips Stadion from 2017-19, the Mexican became the darling of the crowd. Hirving ‘Chucky’ Lozano was a hit in the Dutch top light. His performances did not go unnoticed and he left PSV for SSC Napoli, who were quick to spot his talent. He had an amazing season in the major…

On Friday, Rudi Garcia spoke to the media ahead of Napoli's match on Saturday against Lazio. Forza Napoli Press provides a complete transcript of the press conference in English. Sky - I ask you for two opinions, the first on the Champions League group after yesterday's draw, the second is on the work you have done to strengthen the team on the market this summer with the club.Garcia:  Ok, I'll answer even if the market isn't closed, but I'll answer these questions and then let's just talk about Napoli-Lazio please.  On the Champions League draw, it could have been worse,…

Napoli midfielder Karim Zedadka has been sold to Swift Hesperange of the BGL Ligue, the top flight of football in Luxembourg. The Algerian took to instagram to bid farewell to his former club. https://www.instagram.com/p/CwpK-3tLA8p/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Zedadka was promoted from the Primavera in 2020, but didn't make his first appearance until 2023, as a late substitute against Lazio. The Algerian made 3 appearances totaling 17 minutes during Napoli's Scudetto-winning campaign.

The UEFA Champions League Group Stage draw was completed at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco on Thursday. Napoli were drawn into Group C, alongside Real Madrid, Braga and Union Berlin. The Spanish giants, coached by ex-Napoli manager Carlo Ancelotti, were the strongest club in Pot 2. However, with Braga and Union Berlin, who are competing in the competition for the first time, Napoli are expected to advance to the Knockout Stage. Inter Milan are also expected to advance from Group D after drawing Benfica, Salzburg and Real Sociedad. Lazio could advance from Group E, which appears to be the weakest…

On Tuesday, Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis confirmed the acquisition of midfielder/forward Jesper Lindström from Eintrcht Frankfurt. https://twitter.com/ADeLaurentiis/status/1696556834872570017?s=20 Lindström landed at Fiumicino Airport in Rome on Monday, with medical examinations planned for Tuesday. According to transfer expert Nico Schira, Lindström will join Napoli on a €5 million loan with option to buy for €2o million, including bonuses. Frankfurt acquired Lindström for million in 2021 from Danish club Bronby IF, who will reportedly earn 15% of the proceeds of the sale. During his two seasons in Germany, the quick-footed Dane made 80 appearances across all competitions. Lindström scored 14 goals and…

On Tuesday, Lega Serie A issued Official Communication No. 27 for the 2nd round of matches of the 2023/24 Serie A campaign contested between the 26th and 28th of August. These are the words of Sports Judge Gerardo Mastandrea, assisted by Stefania Ginesio and by representative of the AIA Carlo Moretti: "Fine of €10,000 to Napoli for its supporters, in the 24th minute of the second half, direct a laser beam light in the direction of the players on the pitch, mitigated sanction ex. art. 29, paragraph lett. b) CGS" "DISQUALIFICATION FOR TWO EFFECTIVE MATCH DAYS LOPEZ Maxime Fabian (Sassuolo):…

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,…