Lucca booed, Di Lorenzo steps in: “Stay calm, we believe in you” | OneFootball

The hard-fought victory of Napoli over Cagliari in the Coppa Italia round of 16 has sparked a trail of controversy and solidarity that has spilled over onto social media. The unwitting protagonist was Lorenzo Lucca who, despite scoring his second goal in the blue jersey and playing a crucial role in advancing to the next round, was loudly booed by the Maradona stadium crowd at the time of his substitution.

Lucca Case, the Captain Speaks: Di Lorenzo Leads the Locker Room Solidarity

The day after the midweek match, the forward wanted to immediately respond to the criticism through a post on his social media channels. Lucca chose words full of affection and trust, written in Neapolitan: “Te voglio bene Napoli, crir a me!” — a clear appeal for the fans' understanding and patience, as well as a demonstration of his attachment to the jersey. The response from the Neapolitan group was swift, with a clear show of solidarity and trust starting from the top. Among the most appreciated and visible comments was that of Captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo. The defender publicly reiterated the locker room's support for their teammate: “Stay calm! We believe in you.”

Andrea Alati

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