In the Napoli match against Fiorentina (3-1), Antonio Conte opted for an unusual defensive combination, including Alessandro Buongiorno and Sam Beukema. Beukema, after showing significant progress over its pre-season shape, replaced Amir Rrahmani, still convalescent after an injury. Hope to see Rrahmani back on the field for the Champions League against Manchester City is weak, but he hopes to be available for the championship game against Pisa in September. Conte is very cautious about the resumption of Rrahmani, considering it as an essential tactical element and not wishing to take any risks.

The Il Como team, after a promising start to the championship with a victory against Lazio, experienced difficulties against Bologna and Genoa. Coach Cesc Fabregas expressed frustration about a controversial arbitral decision in the match against Genoa, believing that his team deserved victory, especially during the first 60 minutes. Despite shortcomings, Fabregas remains confident in the future, highlighting the growth and learning of his team, while recognizing that they are not yet at the level of Napoli and require patience. He stressed the need to strengthen the team, including the lack of key players such as Morata and Sergi Roberto.

Giacomo Raspadori’s departure to Atletico Madrid, despite his crucial role in the last two titles of the Napoli, was motivated by his desire for more play time and a new experience in a different championship, that of Spain. Raspadori felt limited by Lukaku and Osimhen’s competition in Napoli and was not convinced that he could fully express his potential in the midfield. He may now regret his decision, given the opportunities he could have had in Napoli, especially with the many commitments of his Italian and European teammates. His departure left a void in the Neapolitan attack, despite the criticism he received in Spain.

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