The Azzurri never stop: Ospina never busy, Zielinski serves an assist.
Ospina: 6. Even less involved than usual, practically never forced to make important saves to save the result: an ordinary evening for the Colombian.
Di Lorenzo: 6. Not excellent in some phases of the match, but he did his part again this evening in a match that was completely controlled by the Azzurri without making any particular errors.
Rrahmani: 6. Cagliari doesn't put much effort into the Azzurri's defence, but he's there and manages the department calmly. More good signs: Spalletti seems to prefer him more and more to Manolas and he isn't betraying the coach's trust.
Koulibaly: 6,5. He commands the defense with his usual diligence, nullifying the offensive resources of the Sardinians. He always makes his presence felt on the field and also launches into some offensive exits.
Mario Rui: 6,5. The Portuguese full-back continues his growth after injury: great attention in defense, with several key blocks, and in his exits towards the Neapolitan attacks.
Anguissa: 7. No mistakes yet: he has become irreplaceable in midfield. Great ball for Zielinski, who then provides the assist to Osimhen for 1-0. He also comes close to scoring with a shot from outside the area.
Fabian Ruiz: 6,5. Good again today: the midfield is now well-tested and the understanding with Anguissa continues to consolidate match after match (from 88' Demme: n/a).
Politano: 6,5. The team passes less than usual in his area, but the Italian winger still finds good plays and good offensive ideas (from 69′ Lozano: 6. A few chances with the game over, but the goal doesn't come)
Zielinski: 7. Napoli's success also comes from his feet: he moves on the edge of offside and finds the first-time assist for Osimhen's opening goal. He almost scores in the second half (from 69' Elmas: 5,5. He doesn't come in very well, he also naively gets himself booked).
Insigne: 7. The impression is that the players rely on him in most of the offensive actions: good as usual, even if not perfect in some circumstances. In the end he still puts his signature on the penalty spot (from 77′ Ounas: n/a).
Osimhen: 7,5. Tonight is Godin's nightmare: early strike on the centre back for 1-0, penalty awarded for a foul by the Uruguayan for Insigne's second goal. The "Maradona" roars with every play: it's more and more Victor's Napoli (from 77' Petagna: n/a).
Enthusiasm, ambition, and a desire to immediately serve the team. Alisson Santos, 23, a Brazilian striker who joined Napoli in the winter transfer window from Sporting Lisbon, introduced himself to the Azzurri fans with words that blended emotion and determination. "I'm very happy to be here; it's a dream for me. Napoli is a great club, and I hope to help them achieve our goals," he explained, speaking of his new adventure.
His debut is already behind him, having played half an hour in the Coppa Italia against Como and been responsible for one of the final penalties, despite elimination. "I'm happy with my debut but obviously sad about the result, because I wanted to advance with the team. But now it's time to work and look ahead," he said, immediately demonstrating his mentality and sense of team spirit. It wasn't even his first time at the Maradona: "Tuesday was my second time here; I'd already played in this stadium with Sporting in the Champions League. But playing for Napoli is an incredible feeling, feeling the passion of the Neapolitan fans."
The refereeing appointments for Serie A's twenty-fifth matchday have been announced, a round that features key clashes both for the Scudetto and the European Championship race. Fabbri will referee tomorrow evening's early match between Pisa and AC Milan.
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