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Napoli Midfield Stalwart Expects ‘Special Serie A Season’ For Partenopei

October 9, 2024 Marko Vrakela Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025 Leave a comment

Scudetto-winning midfielder Stanislav Lobotka harbors high expectations for a reborn Napoli side under the leadership of Antonio Conte. Away on international duty with Slovakia, the 29-year-old delivered his verdict on Partenopei's lofty ambitions in the new Serie A season.

Napoli will spend the second international break of the season in first position. The Partenopei have already atoned for some of the past trends.

Napoli on Their Way to Amending Last Season’s Disaster

October 8, 2024 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A Leave a comment

Napoli will spend the second international break of the season in first position. While Antonio Conte routinely pumps the brakes about their title aspirations, the Partenopei have already atoned for some of last season’s trends.

Leonardo Bonucci was spotted at San Siro for Inter-Torino, as his son is a Granata supporter, and paid a visit to a TV show to take stock of Serie A.

Bonucci Assesses Motta, Allegri, Conte, and Milan Move

October 7, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Leonardo Bonucci was spotted on the San Siro’s stands for Inter-Torino, as his son is a Granata supporter, and paid a visit to a TV show to take stock of Juventus and more: “Thiago Motta is doing an incredible job both on the pitch and communication-wise."

Napoli invested big to shore up their midfield late in the window, signing Scott McTominay from Manchester United and Billy Gilmour from Brighton.

Conte on Napoli Remarkable Start: “If You Told Me Three Months Ago, I Wouldn’t Have Believed It”

October 5, 2024 Marko Vrakela Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025 Leave a comment

Antonio Conte is among the most highly-rated managers in Europe, but he seems to have outdone himself at Napoli. After a horror start, the former Scudetto winner with Inter and Juventus have turned the three-time Serie A champions into a force to be reckoned with.

While the Victor Osimhen case marred the final hours of the transfer window for Napoli, Romelu Lukaku showed up on his debut.

Romelu Lukaku Credits Galatasaray Ace for Guiding His Move to Napoli

October 4, 2024 Marko Vrakela Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025 Leave a comment

Former Inter and Roma striker Romelu Lukaku has returned to Serie A to reunite with his favorite head coach, Antonio Conte, at Napoli. The Belgium international has enjoyed a bright start to life at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, tallying two goals and three assists in his first five appearances for the Partenopei.

Serie A Preview: Napoli vs Como – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

October 3, 2024 Marko Vrakela Como, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025 Leave a comment

Serie A Matchday 7 commences on Friday at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona as Napoli and Como go head-to-head in their first-ever top-flight meeting. Both teams come into this round in high spirits after hitting a purple patch in the second half of September.

Antonio Conte and Alessandro Buongiorno could have been on the other side of the fence in Saturday’s clash between Juventus and Napoli.

Antonio Conte Plays Down Napoli Scudetto Hype

September 30, 2024 Marko Vrakela Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025 Leave a comment

Antonio Conte has done unimaginable things at Napoli since taking charge of the three-time Serie A champions in the summer. The 55-year-old has turned a downtrodden side into a genuine Scudetto candidate.

The deal needed an extra day to be completed in all its elements, but Napoli are indeed signing Scott McTominay from Manchester United.

Napoli Manager Puts Trust in Summer Signing’s Scoring Capacities

September 30, 2024 Marko Vrakela Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025 Leave a comment

It's no secret that Napoli manager Antonio Conte keeps Scott McTominay in high regard. After all, he gave up his favorite 3-5-2 set-up to accommodate the former Manchester United ace in a new-look 4-3-3.

Al Shabab are making a serious attempt to lure Matteo Politano from Napoli, and the winger is thinking about it. The Saudi club offered €12M to the Azzurri.

Napoli Player Ratings vs Monza: Politano Top, Lukaku Flop

September 29, 2024 Marko Vrakela Monza, Napoli, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025 Leave a comment

Napoli ascended to the top of the Serie A standings with a comfortable 2-0 home victory against out-of-form Monza on Sunday evening. A quick-fire first-half double from Matteo Politano and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia secured three points for Antonio Conte's title-bidding squad.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has had a devastating impact with Serie A and Champions League, but his success goes even beyond that.

Serie A Preview: Napoli vs Monza – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

September 27, 2024 Marko Vrakela Monza, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025 Leave a comment

Sunday's Serie A action caps off with a handsomely-looking encounter between Napoli and Monza at the Diego Maradona Stadium. Both teams come into proceedings in high spirits after thumping victories in midweek Coppa Italia action.

Napoli have been pursuing Billy Gilmour for a couple of weeks at this point and believe their chase will be successful in short order.

Napoli Boss Heaps Praise on Summer Signing After Palermo Rout

September 27, 2024 Marko Vrakela Coppa Italia, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A Leave a comment

Napoli manager Antonio Conte has praised Scottish midfielder Billy Gilmour following a dominant 5-0 Coppa Italia win against Palermo. After a nerve-shredding win against Modena in the opening round, the Partenopei picked another Serie B outfit apart to progress into the next stage.

Star Midfielder Thriving in Naples: “I Felt the Fire Inside Me When Napoli Called”

September 26, 2024 Marko Vrakela Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025 Leave a comment

Scott McTominay has quickly grown to become one of the protagonists at Napoli despite joining the club less than a month ago. The Italian giants purchased the Scotland international from Manchester United for a reported fee of £25.7 million only 24 hours before the deadline.

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