On the horizon, there is the challenge against Inter that could say a lot about SSC Napoli’s Scudetto hopes, even if the defeat on the last day of the Serie A championship in Como still hurts.
Eyes and thoughts turn to a match that could reveal much of the script of what remains of this season for Napoli. Against Inter, the Azzurri have a chance to take back the lead that escaped when they were defeated in Como on the last day of the Serie A championship. It will be necessary, however, to give their best even beyond the difficulties related to injuries and not to think about a physical form that has not appeared excellent in recent outings. Proving the moment of difficulty of Antonio Conte’s team are the three points accumulated in the last four games (three draws in a row and the defeat against Como, ed.), but on Saturday afternoon, in such an important and delicate direct clash, everything could obviously change in the legs and head of the Azzurri.
Clearly, something more is expected from a footballer who has been disappointing in recent times, due to an overall performance that is not up to par: this is Romelu Lukaku. The Belgian striker, strongly wanted in the summer in the shadow of Vesuvius by Conte, is going through a period of decline and the Como test seems to have disappointed the former Technical Commissioner of the Italian national team himself.
Notizie Napoli calcio, Lukaku delude Conte: il gesto del tecnico azzurro diventa virale
A few days after the defeat against Como, a backstory pops up regarding Antonio Conte and a reaction of his on the bench during the match, evidently directed against his striker Romelu Lukaku.
Conte e quel gesto che riguarda Lukaku – Screen DAZN – spazionapoli.it
As can be seen from the images released on social media by DAZN, at the second offside in a row the Lecce coach exclaimed toward his own bench, “Already two offsides he has done.” The former Inter and Roma striker was then replaced shortly after 60′, with Giovanni Simeone taking his place.
L’Inter per la riscossa: Lukaku vuole tornare a incidere
Romelu Lukaku wants to be decisive again for his Napoli side. What better opportunity to make up for it than against Inter Milan? His past in the Nerazzurri is by no means trivial, despite the fact that the sides parted ways with quite a few tensions that are still being discussed today.
Conte e quel gesto che riguarda Lukaku – Screen DAZN – spazionapoli.it
The hope on the part of the fans is that Big Rom can return to make an impact in a challenge that could once again boost the Parthenopeans in the Scudetto race.
