It's late at night for the NapoliAfter the league defeat against Torino, the Azzurri suffered a very heavy European lesson in Eindhoven, where PSV inflicted a humiliating 6-2 defeat that left deep wounds and fuelled doubts about the mental and tactical strength of Antonio's team. TaleA resounding collapse, especially given how it unfolded: ahead after half an hour, Napoli fell apart completely, overwhelmed by the pace and hunger of the Dutch.
Yet the race had started with good feelings.
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In the second half, Bosz's men dominated from start to finish, fueled by former Serie A players Perisic, Schouten, and especially Man, who scored a devastating brace. Napoli attempted to respond with another goal from McTominay, but the game was already over. Making the evening even more bitter was Lucca's dismissal for protesting, an act that epitomized the frustration and confusion of a team seemingly losing its confidence.
The 6-2 final score is a painful blow, forcing Conte to reflect deeply. The Champions League was supposed to be a laboratory for growth, but for now it's merely a merciless test: two defeats in three games and a worryingly weak defense. In Eindhoven, more than a defeat, it was a surrender.
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