Di Lorenzo after Udinese-Napoli: "A bitter defeat, the match was decided by an incident."

The defeat in Udine stings, and Giovanni Di Lorenzo makes no secret of it. The Napoli captain, speaking to DAZN after the 1-0 defeat against Udinese, acknowledged the merits of his opponents but also emphasized the limitations the Azzurri displayed on a difficult night. Runjaić's team, more aggressive and intense, managed to take control of the match by capitalizing on a key moment.

"We expected a tough match," Di Lorenzo explained, "because Udinese is a tough and dangerous team. We weren't able to win many duels, and that weighed on us in the long run. It's a real disappointment for the defeat, because we wanted to play a completely different kind of game." These words capture a Napoli side that was less vibrant than usual, especially in terms of energy and competitive spirit.

The Italian captain pinpoints Ekkelenkamp's goal as the moment that broke the deadlock. "These games are often decided by a single incident. They scored a wonder goal, and from there the game changed. We, however, remained united and tried to equalize until the very end. On a less than stellar day, we at least took home the fact that we tried until the very end."

Di Lorenzo finally rejects the idea of ​​Napoli struggling away from the Maradona. "Away games have nothing to do with it. We're professionals and used to playing anywhere. The league is very balanced, and every point counts for a lot." A clear message, one that sounds like an invitation to react immediately and regain consistency after a setback that risks leaving repercussions if not addressed with clarity.