How can you make the most of the opportunity to play from the first minute? For information ask David Neres. The former Benfica player, deployed in place of the injured Kvaratskhelia, is Napoli’s offensive light, putting his foot in the main Italian attacking actions and favoring Giannetti’s own goal. If this continues, it is possible that the Georgian will no longer have a permanent job.
The ratings given to the offensive winger are a triumph of 7.5 (except The Republicwho decides for 7). He writes TMW: “For a portion of the game, Napoli is entirely contained in him and he scores all the goals. He always emerges victorious from duels with Ehizibue, with his bursts he becomes uncatchable and constantly gives Udinese shivers. Yes, uncatchable: he is literally in the 2-1 action. “He has a great chance”, said Conte in the pre-match: a chance exploited as best as one can.”
He is echoed by the Corriere dello Sportwith a similar opinion: “A bolt of lightning, a flying man who splits the left and sows panic. And chances: three in the first half, then the slalom action in the second half that costs Giannetti’s own goal. With class and stubbornness. The extra man”.
David Neres’ report cards
TMW: 7.5
La Gazzetta dello Sport: 7.5
Il Corriere dello Sport: 7.5
Tuttosport: 7.5
Il Corriere della Sera: 7.5
The Republic: 7