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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.

Napoli Player Ratings vs Como: Lukaku Unplayable, Khvicha Lackluster

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

High-flying Napoli maintained their renaissance under Antonio Conte with an enthralling 3-1 home win against Serie A newcomers Como. Though the scoreline could suggest the Partenopei eased past their visitors, it wasn't the case in a dramatic contest at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.

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.

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

McTominay Explains Napoli Switch, Impressed by Serie A

October 2, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Scott McTominay is pleased with how things are going at Napoli so far. The former Manchester United stalwart has quickly become a regular thanks to a tactical switch. He had his first goal contribution, an assist, against Monza.

Bologna are facing the daunting task of taking on Liverpool at Anfield and are heavy underdogs, but Serie A outfits have pulled off the upset a few times.

Bologna Look to Keep Up Serie A Tradition at Anfield

October 2, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bologna, Champions League, Italian Football, Liverpool, Serie A Leave a comment

Bologna are facing the daunting task of taking on Liverpool at Anfield and are heavy underdogs, but Serie A outfits have pulled off the upset a few times in such a stadium over the years. The Reds are locking horns with the second Italian team in the competition.

Napoli are reportedly one of the teams keen on emerging Argentinian midfielder Kevin Zenon, who has a relatively low release clause for now.

Napoli Linked to Versatile Budding Boca Junior Starlet

October 2, 2024 Enrico Passarella Brighton, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Liverpool, Lyon, Manchester United, Napoli, Newcastle United, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Tottenham, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Napoli are reportedly one of the teams keen on emerging Argentinian midfielder Kevin Zenon, who has a relatively low release clause for now. Newcastle United, Tottenham, Brighton, and Olympique Lyonnais are also in the mix.

Napoli are top of the table of their own for the first time since winning the title in 2022/2023. Much of their early success has come from their defense.

Stellar Buongiorno Helped Napoli Turn Things Around

October 1, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Napoli are top of the table of their own for the first time since winning the title in 2022/2023. Much of their early success has come from their defensive prowess. They quickly righted the ship after giving up three goals to Hellas Verona in the opener.

After a few weeks and games in Turkey, Victor Osimhen has taken stock of his surprising move to Galatasaray, talking highly of the city.

Osimhen Bullish About His Price Tag, Hails Galatasaray

October 1, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Galatasaray, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market Leave a comment

After a few weeks and games in Turkey, Victor Osimhen has taken stock of his surprising move to Galatasaray talking to the team’s TV channel: “Istanbul is incredible. It’s a very big city, and I didn’t know that. This team is the most important thing."

Luciano Spalletti spent the weekend in Naples, receiving a tribute while attending the Monza game, and anticipated some fresh blood.

Spalletti Ready to Welcome Two Talents in Azzurri Squad

October 1, 2024 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Liverpool, Monza, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, The Azzurri Leave a comment

Luciano Spalletti spent the weekend in Naples, receiving a tribute while attending the Monza game, and anticipated some fresh blood in the upcoming call-ups: "There are some truly quality youngsters that are growing and will help us."

Napoli had a meeting with the agents of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia on Monday to discuss the much-awaited extension, but more work is needed.

Napoli Encountering Issues with Kvaratskhelia Renewal