Udinese, Carnevale: Atta not for Italy yet, Napoli miss Anguissa | OneFootball

Andrea Carnevale, a former player for both Napoli and Roma and currently head of scouting at Udinese, gave an in-depth interview about the current state of Serie A and Napoli’s transfer market, offering interesting insights on injuries, the team, and potential reinforcements.

Udinese, Carnevale: “Atta to Napoli? Not in January. Napoli struggles without Anguissa, Lukaku, and De Bruyne, but if they stay up there…”

Napoli is going through a delicate phase: Anguissa, Lukaku, and De Bruyne are unavailable, and Carnevale has no doubts about the difficulties this brings. “For Napoli, it will be very tough without Anguissa, Lukaku, and De Bruyne. They are three irreplaceable players,” the former player emphasized. However, Carnevale points out that Conte’s team can still stay at the top of the table if they manage the situation well and remain competitive until the three key players return: “If they stay up there until their return, Napoli can confirm its role as a main contender in the league.”

Arthur Atta, the talent in the spotlight

Among the possible reinforcements for the January transfer window is Arthur Atta, the French midfielder from Udinese who has caught the attention of Conte and sporting director Giovanni Manna. Carnevale clarified the player’s situation: “Will Atta go to Napoli? I don’t know, those are discussions to have with the club. He is certainly being followed by many Italian clubs and not only them. His technique and physique already make him an international profile, ready for Europe’s top teams. A transfer in January? I don’t think that’s in the plans.”

The confirmation from Napoli’s scouting department nevertheless indicates that Napoli is carefully evaluating options to make up for the absence of key midfielders, focusing on young talents who are already ready for top-level football.

Roma-Napoli: a top-of-the-table clash

Looking ahead to the big match at the Olimpico, Carnevale also analyzed the current moment for both Roma and Napoli. According to the Udinese executive: “It’s too early to talk about a title clash, but the match at the Olimpico could be a turning point. Roma is riding a wave of enthusiasm and wants to confirm itself as a leader; Napoli, coming off two wins, seems to have overcome its difficult period.”

On Roma’s surprising position at the top: “I changed my mind since Gasperini arrived. He is one of the best coaches in Italy, along with Conte. It’s great to see these teams at the top, a sign that the football landscape is changing.”

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇮🇹 here.