The Forza Napoli Podcast

S7-016 - Napoli Resurgence - 5 Wins on the Bounce

Gateano Sollazzo and Daniel Russo join Joe Fischetti to discuss Napoli’s 2-1 victory over Juventus, following wins against Atalanta,Qarabag, Roma and Calgiari, including: Part 1 * How the additions of David Neres and Noa Lang have injected much needed pace and creativity into the Partenopei’s against, allowing Rasmus Højlund to get back onto the score sheet * How the 3-4-3 has improved the Napoli defence, giving more coverage to the wing backs and allowing the centre back to be more aggressive, sometimes even joining the attack * Suffocating opposition attacking with an intense high press, then dropping into a very organized and structured defence after taking the lead Part 2 * An important new role for Eljif Elmas, who did a fantastic job deputizing for Stanislav Lobotka and Billy Gilmour in the number 6 position * Other standout performances, including Mathias Olivera and Scott McTominay, who continues to be a critical part of the team, even when he’s not scoring goals * Spalletti’s uninspiring return to Napoli - perhaps he’s the latest double agent after Cristiano Giuntoli * Quick look ahead to the Benfica match Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

S7-015 - From Bologna Collapse to Atalanta Redemption

Alesandro joins Joe Fischetti to discuss Napoli’s very important response to the recent controversy with an impressive 3-1 victory over Atalanta, including: * A successful switch to the 3-4- formation * Neres and Lang combine to score three goals after scoring no goals through the first 11 matches of the season * Sam Beukema returns to the starting XI and outshines his centre back teammates * The importance of Lukaku’s presence, in or out of the lineup * Di Lorenzo’s best match of the season * Some negatives, including Atalanta’s dominant second half, Hojlund’s struggles in attack and Vanja’s poor long balls * A quick look ahead to the next two matches and whether Conte rolls with Neres and Lang against Qarabag or saves them for Roma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

S7-014 - Conte Controversy

Gianluca Spinello joins Joe Fischetti to discuss Napoli’s sudden collapse after a fifth defeat of the season and three consecutive matches without a goal, including: * Napoli’s recent record and inability to score, which aligns with the injury to Kevin De Bruyne * Conte sees issues with mentality, heart and desire, but is the real issue the phyical condition of the players, and are the injuries a result of Conte’s intese training? * Not enough productivity from Napoli’s wingers - Politano overplayed and Neres and Lang not played enough * Stanislav Lobotka’s horribly timed podcast and not-so-funny (but kinda funny) comments about Conte’s training regiment. * Don’t look now, but Napoli have a brutal eight-game stretch over a four-week period, including Atalanta and the new coach bump and Spalletti at Juve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

S7-013 - Conte Strikes Back

Vincenzo Bertillo joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s back-to-back victories against Inter and Lecce, including: * Antonio Conte outcoaching Christian Chivu by playing David Neres as a false 9, starting Juan Jesus on the opposite side, rattling Inter’s players and continuing to attack with a lead * Was Napoli fortunate to be awarded a penalty kick? * Kevin De Bruyne enters the infirmary and what that means for Napoli. Is that a blessing in disguise for Scott McTominay in the 4-3-3? * Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa keeping collecting player of the match awards * Billy Gilmour stepping up in the absence of Stanislav Lobotka * Vanja Milinkovic-Savis’s big penalty save against Lecce as Napoli keep their first clean sheet in 10 matches * The benefits of technology - referee cam and VAR * The pressures of playing for a Scudetto-winning side continue to weigh heavily on Lorenzo Lucca. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

S7-012 - Injury Ravaged Napoli Lose Again

Tri-State Napoli Club Vice President Peter Scala joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s 1-0 defeat to Torino, including: * Surprise injuries to Rasmus Højlund and Scott McTominay exasperates the injury crisis and their absences were noticeable  * Yet another disappointing performance from Lorenzo Lucca, who was once again throwing into the starting lineup * Despite a below-standard performance from Napoli, a defeat was a harsh result. That said, Napoli lacked grinta and failed to take their chances * Has Giovanni Di Lorenzo become more of a liability than a weapon? * A CBS pundit takes joy in seeing Napoli’s equalizer overturned by VAR * Giovanni Simeone’s match winner followed by an apologetic non-celebration, making him even more likeable for Napoli supporters * Positive takeaways, including Leonardo Spinazzola’s creativity, Noa Lang’s longest and best performance and Alessandro Buongiorno’s return to the lineup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]