Mediaset – Napoli are a chameleon-like side, united and solid | OneFootball

After a strong restart in the league, Napoli is back on track in Europe against Qarabag. They do so with a solid and interesting performance in various aspects. Against the revelation of the first part of this Champions League, the Azzurri start cautiously, but as the minutes pass, they pick up the pace and in the second half, they put the Azeris on the ropes. This is thanks to significant team cohesion that allowed Milinkovic-Savic to keep a clean sheet, the drive from the wingers who added pace and dynamism to the play, and a tactical approach that highlighted the qualities and versatility of a squad full of talent.

After half an hour of trotting and few sparks, against Qarabag in the first half, it was up to Lang on one side and Neres on the other to bring unpredictability, speed, and quality to the Azzurri's game. Two "poisonous" arrows in Conte's quiver. In the second half, after Hojlund missed a penalty, it was McTominay who broke through the Azeri bunker, using his physicality in duels and breaking the game open with two decisive "battering ram" plays. The first, a header, broke the deadlock. The second, with the help of a deflection from Jankovic, sealed the deal and wrapped up the match.

A cynical and relentless one-two, facilitated by a change in formation with Neres as a second striker and greater dynamism in attacking depth. A demonstration of maturity that, in addition to patience and awareness of their own strengths, also showcased a chameleon-like, united, and compact team. All with three crucial points added to their Champions League journey.

Carlo Gioia

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