The victory over Liverpool seems to have given Napoli even more strength, security and confidence, and while they were not overly dangerous and solidly played, they did not fall into Lecce's trap, emerging from the 'Via del Mare' cauldron with three points ('secured' after less than an hour) and staying in contention, not far from the top of the table. The rotations wanted by Ancelotti do not make heads spin and the Llorente and Milik tandem has borne fruit with the former Reds striker, in his first start with the blue shirt, the protagonist of a brace and a convincing performance that certifies his talent and good form: he signs the lead, wins the penalty converted by Insigne, and then scores the poker of the final 4-1 showing an understanding with the entire team that gives optimism and confidence. He is the cover of this victory over Lecce, fresh from their success against Torino, who proved to be a difficult opponent but paid for the difference in quality that was expressed on the pitch. Rotation for Ancelotti who chooses Ospina (starter after five months) between the posts with Elmas finding space in midfield and Mertens taking a breather. Lorente alongside Milik up front (who returns to Serie A after 120 days) and Insigne also on the pitch. The hosts, strong from their victory against Torino, started well with Farias charging a right-footed shot from the three-quarter line with the ball going wide and Mancosu, dangerous with a powerful left-footed shot. Napoli, after a cautious start, began to take their measure and between the 22nd and 23rd minute they became dangerous first with Insigne (Gabriel stretched out for a corner) and a minute later with a double chance for Llorente (header flattened) and Fabian Ruiz in front of goal. Once again it was a reactive Gabriel who saved the Apulians but he could do nothing about the coolness in front of the six-yard box of the former Liverpool striker: Milik was freed in the box by Zielinski who was fouled by Rossettini, Llorente pounced on that dirty ball and showing off his killer instinct made no mistake by widening the plate. Napoli now plays downhill and ten minutes later finds the double with a penalty for a handball by Tachtsidis awarded after consulting the VAR. Insigne's shot from the penalty spot was saved but the referee ordered a retake due to the goalkeeper's early movement, amidst loud protests from the crowd. The national team striker does not fail this time, scoring his 80th goal in the blue shirt. In the second half, Lecce increases its offensive weight to reopen the match and tries with Lucioni with a header that goes just over the bar. But in the 52nd minute, Napoli, skilled at counterattacking, immediately capitalised with Fabian Ruiz: coming from the edge of the area, he carried the ball onto his left foot and beat Gabriel with a curling shot. However, a naivety by Ospina gives Lecce a little hope: after a save he abandons the goalposts and runs over Farias. The referee Piccinini has no doubts and indicates the spot after the VAR with Mancosu who wrong-foots the Colombian goalkeeper and reopens the match. Napoli seems to have lost some pressure after the triple lead and is struggling to regain the right concentration, leaving Lecce the possibility of taking advantage of easy counterattacks. Ancelotti walks and chews nervously, inserting Lozano for Milik (the protagonist of an unmemorable performance but recovering from an injury that kept him out for a long time) and Callejon for Elmas, changing the formation (4-4-2) with Insigne who moves back so as to shorten the team and contain the assaults from Lecce. Napoli thus manages the game without taking further risks, through ball possession and greater concentration in the centre of the pitch. And then comes the brace from Llorente, the Spanish star signed on a free transfer, who taps in a shot from Insigne that the goalkeeper fails to block. There was also room for Ospina to redeem himself by denying Tabanelli the 4-2 goal by deflecting a powerful right-footed shot onto the post.
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