Napoli, McTominay seeks to end goal drought against Milan | OneFootball

Scott McTominay, the absolute protagonist of last season and awarded as the MVP of Serie A, hasn't found the back of the net in over a month. A drought that seems like an eternity for a player who had made Antonio Conte's Napoli unpredictable and devastating in his runs.

Napoli, McTominay has been goalless for a month: looking for a turnaround against Milan

This Sunday at San Siro, against Allegri's Milan, could be the right opportunity to find the net again.

From the driving force to the restrained specialist

There was a time when, until McTominay scored, Napoli struggled to unlock the games. Physical strength, tactical sense, and decisive runs had made him the symbol of the fourth Scudetto. Today, however, the Scotsman appears less central in the Azzurri's maneuvers: often starting wide, he loses the surprise effect, and opponents have learned to mark him with great attention.

Conte's countermeasures

In the last match against Pisa, a different Napoli was seen: McTominay closer to the area and Kevin De Bruyne widening his position to free up the central space. An experiment that could prove decisive even against Milan, a team historically skilled at closing spaces thanks to Allegri's defensive organization.

A month that weighs like a year

Napoli needs his ability to break the patterns, the runs from behind, and the shots from distance. From Reggio Emilia onwards, despite the drought, McTominay has remained one of the most dangerous of the Azzurri. But in Napoli, they know it well: a month without goals, for a goalscoring midfielder like him, is an eternity.

The difficulties of the new Napoli

The defensive work required by Conte is holding him back, but it's not the only knot to untie. The absence of reliable alternatives for key men like Di Lorenzo and Anguissa weighs, as does the slow adaptation of some new purchases. The management of the squad, between the league and Champions, remains a hot topic.

The return to San Siro

A year ago, McTominay decided a challenge against Inter right at San Siro. This Sunday he could write a new chapter: scoring against Milan to relaunch himself and return as the extra man of the Italian champions.

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