Spinazzola shines for Napoli in defeat to Torino | OneFootball

Napoli stumbles again away from Maradona. After the defeat against Milan, the Azzurri also fall on Torino's field, confirming a moment of decline in away games. At the end of a blocked and uneventful match, once again an episode decides the outcome: the goal by former player Giovanni Simeone, which condemns Antonio Conte's team to their second defeat of the season.

Torino-Napoli, Spinazzola the only positive note for the Azzurri

The absences weigh heavily and are felt. Without Hojlund and McTominay, stopped at the last minute, Conte is forced to redesign the setup, relying on an emergency solution with Spinazzola high and entrusting Olivera with covering the left flank. Torino, coming off a series of inconsistent performances and with a defense among the most breached in the league so far, manages instead to secure their area and bring home a prestigious victory. The Granata's defensive organization neutralized every Azzurri attempt, leaving very little space for Conte's men.

Among the few positive notes stands out Leonardo Spinazzola, who carried the team on his shoulders in the second half, proving to be the most dangerous man for the Neapolitans. The former Roma player was a constant thorn in the side on the left wing, where he won numerous individual duels with Pedersen. The statistics favor him: three shots, all from a distance, and as many as eight touches in the opponent's area — more than any other player in the match. However, Napoli will need to quickly regain cohesion and clarity: the October tour de force has just begun, and Conte cannot afford any more missteps if he wants to stay attached to the top of Serie A.

Andrea Alati

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