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Napoli have re-found their defensive solidity after an uncharacteristic subpar start, but their attack has stopped producing.

Short-Blanket Syndrome Affecting Conte’s Napoli

November 7, 2025 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026

Napoli have re-found their defensive solidity after an subpar start, but their attack has stopped producing. Hojlund shone in his first few appearances, but he’s been easily engulfed in recent matches, while Lucca has never really gotten off the ground.

The injury suffered by Kevin De Bruyne looked immediately serious, and the test indeed confirmed it. He'll be out for months.

Napoli Lose De Bruyne for Multiple Months Due to Injury

October 27, 2025 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026

The injury suffered by Kevin De Bruyne looked immediately serious, and the test confirmed it, as he suffered a high-degree biceps femoris tear in his left thigh, Napoli announced. The Belgian star will decide whether he'll have surgery or not.

Scott McTominay is pleased with how things are going at Napoli so far. The former Manchester United stalwart has quickly become a regular.

Napoli 3-1 Inter Player Ratings – Partenopei Midfielders Run the Show

October 25, 2025 Marko Vrakela Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026

Defending Serie A champions Napoli got their Scudetto defense back on track with a morale-boosting 3-1 home win over Inter. The Partenopei defied their recent dip in form to end a four-game winless league streak against the San Siro giants.

Kevin De Bruyne and Rasmus Hojlund have carried Napoli in multiple matches, but the same can’t be said about their other newcomers.

Napoli Not Getting Much Return on their Big Investments

October 20, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market One comment

Kevin De Bruyne and Rasmus Hojlund have carried Napoli in multiple matches, but the same can’t be said about their other newcomers, who have struggled to find their footing following the summer transfer despite their large price tags.

Napoli contemplated signing Neymar for a few months in the second half of last season but ultimately didn't pull the trigger.

Napoli Gave Some Thought to Signing Neymar Last Summer

October 9, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Napoli contemplated adding Neymar for a few months in the second half of last season. Then, in the thick of it, when they really started planning their transfer market moves after Antonio Conte confirmed he would stay, they didn’t pull the trigger. Kevin De Bruyne falling into their lap ended the interest.

It wasn’t a particularly bombastic summer for Serie A but a lot happened in the transfer market, and most teams modified their squad.

Champions League Preview: Napoli vs Sporting CP – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

October 1, 2025 Marko Vrakela Champions League, International Football, Napoli, Serie A, Sporting CP

Napoli will be looking to bounce back from Sunday’s slump at San Siro when they take on Sporting CP in the Champions League tonight. Antonio Conte’s charges return to Stadio Diego Armando Maradona wounded after losing at Milan last weekend.

Napoli Player Ratings vs Milan: De Bruyne Alone Not Enough

September 29, 2025 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Napoli, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026

Napoli suffered their first defeat of the 2025/26 Serie A season as Milan defied a numerical disadvantage to claim a 2-1 win at San Siro. Antonio Conte’s side relinquished their 100% league start at San Siro on Sunday night.

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Milan Player Ratings vs Napoli: Pulisic Unstoppable, Modric Unplayable

September 28, 2025 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Napoli, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026

Milan eked out a confidence-boosting 2-1 home win over direct Serie A title rivals Napoli in Sunday’s mouth-watering clash at San Siro. Two unanswered first-half goals propelled the Rossoneri to their fourth consecutive league victory.

Champions League Preview: Manchester City vs Napoli – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

September 18, 2025 Marko Vrakela Champions League, International Football, Manchester City, Napoli, Serie A One comment

Etihad Stadium forms the backdrop for a mouth-watering Champions League showdown between Manchester City and Napoli. Thursday’s encounter in Manchester is one of the standout fixtures of the opening matchday.

Napoli can lean on the fact that Antonio Conte is no stranger to facing Pep Guardiola in their Champions League return.

Conte Looking to Keep His Upper-Hand Over Guardiola

September 17, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Champions League, Italian Football, Manchester City, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Napoli will make their Champions League return against one of the top contenders, Manchester City, but can lean on the fact that Antonio Conte is no stranger to facing Pep Guardiola. He’s one of the few coaches with a positive record against the Spaniard.

Atalanta divulged their balance sheets on Wednesday, revealing the true costs and profits of their busy transfer market windows.

Napoli Player Ratings vs Fiorentina: Dream Debut for Newcomers

September 14, 2025 Marko Vrakela Fiorentina, Napoli, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026

Napoli swept Fiorentina aside in a dominant 3-1 victory at Stadio Artemio Franchi to return to the top of the Serie A table. Antonio Conte’s side showed ruthlessness in front of goal and compactness at the back on their way to a third successive league win this season.

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

September 13, 2025 Marko Vrakela Fiorentina, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026

Saturday's Serie A action caps off at Stadio Artemio Franchi as Fiorentina and Napoli go head-to-head in a handsomely-looking showdown. The two teams with European ambitions have kicked off the 2025/26 season on vastly different notes.

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