Listen "S7-011 - De Bruyne & Højlund Masterclass"
Episode Synopsis
Frank Pilla joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s first ever victory in the new Champions League format - 2-1 win over Sporting Lisbon, including:
Kevin De Bruyne putting an end to all the drama with two brilliant assists
Rasmus Højlund solidifying his place as the starting striker in the absence of Romelu Lukaku
Leonardo Spinazzola becoming more and more important for Napoli, covering for the suspended Giovanni Di Lorenzo at right back
An abundance of soft fouls called against Napoli by match official Danny Makkelie, including the penalty kick
Some positive indications, including: a more direct, efficient and clinical attack; positive contributions from bench players like Neres, Lang and Gilmour; and a new and improved mentality.
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Kevin De Bruyne putting an end to all the drama with two brilliant assists
Rasmus Højlund solidifying his place as the starting striker in the absence of Romelu Lukaku
Leonardo Spinazzola becoming more and more important for Napoli, covering for the suspended Giovanni Di Lorenzo at right back
An abundance of soft fouls called against Napoli by match official Danny Makkelie, including the penalty kick
Some positive indications, including: a more direct, efficient and clinical attack; positive contributions from bench players like Neres, Lang and Gilmour; and a new and improved mentality.
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