Disappointment for a Neapolitan in the Italy-Germany match, Italian newspapers’ report cards on the performances of Raspadori, Politano and Di Lorenzo.
Not all of the three Neapolitans involved in Italy-Germany yesterday were promoted. The Azzurri lost the first leg of the Nations League quarterfinals 2-1 in Milan, with the return match scheduled for Sunday evening in Dortmund. Having closed ahead in the first half thanks to Tonali’s goal that came after a nice acceleration by Politano in the 9th, Spalletti’s boys were brought back in the second half by goals from Kleindienst (minute 49) and Goretzka (minute 76).
Two promoted and one failed is the haul of the three Napoli players according to the report cards of the major sports newspapers on newsstands this morning.
Napoli, due promossi e un bocciato in Italia-Germania: le pagelle
Very good Politano, good Di Lorenzo, bad Raspadori. This is the summary according to the grades given by the newspapers. “La Gazzetta dello Sport” commented on their performance. Politano deserves a 6.5: “He sniffs out Raum’s frailties and unmasks them: his is the pass that trips Tah at 1-0 and sends Kean through on goal. Also good in coverage.” Di Lorenzo 6.5: “Good game, especially defensively: slips and dabs everywhere, not just on Burkardt. Then he takes care of Sané and closes on Adeyemi.” Raspadori flunked with a 5.5: “A lot of movement, little venom and when Tonali launches him into the goal the control to kick is perfect, but the shot much less: too central.”
“Poco veleno”, che bocciatura per il giocatore del Napoli dopo Italia-Germania – La Presse – spazionapoli.it
For the “Corriere dello Sport,” Di Lorenzo and Raspadori are 6 on the report card, Politano 7: “He gives depth to the maneuver, he is ready to burn Raum on Tonali’s goal, he covers the whole side going to help Di Lorenzo. Everywhere.”
According to “TuttoSport,” on the other hand, Di Lorenzo’s performance is worth 5.5, Politano’s a 6.5, and Raspadori’s only 5: “He floats a bit on the flank, especially behind Kean without ever being able to find a noteworthy cue. Half a point less for the goal he gobbles up on an assist-chocolate offered to him by Tonali.”
Napoli, critiche a Raspadori dopo Italia-Germania
Therefore, the performance of Raspadori, who is not forgiven for the wasted opportunity for Italy’s possible equalizer, is to be reviewed. In the 3-5-2 set up by Spalletti, the Napoli striker failed to find the same understanding with Kean as he did at the club with Lukaku.
“Poco veleno”, che bocciatura per il giocatore del Napoli dopo Italia-Germania – La Presse – spazionapoli.it
Number 10 on his shoulders, Raspadori will have to show his talent in the return match on German soil. At stake is access to the Nations League semifinals: in order to get it, it will be crucial not to waste the opportunities that the opponent’s defense will offer.
