All easy for the leaders, Osimhen and Insigne decide (penalty). Rossoblù not received
SENT TO NAPLES. Like cat and mouse. Napoli in the guise of the feline, Cagliari in those of the victim to be sacrificed. Too much difference between the two teams. The rossoblùs lacked the only weapon that can give you a hand when you meet an opponent stronger than you: determination, competitive malice. None of this, as if the Four Moors had decided to accept supinely to return home defeated. To create difficulties for those in front of you you have to try, at least make them understand that you are there and if you have the chance you will try to hurt them. Napoli, on the other hand, was able to play on velvet, they did not increase the pace, they limited themselves to controlling the game, hitting at the right moment and managing the advantage at will. Mazzarri must worry because his team did not react to us, ninth canceled the bad performance made against Empoli. It is as if there is no fire inside, what the coach is asking for but which he has obviously not yet been able to convey to his followers. The championship is long but two points after six races are very few. The Sardinian team has already put itself in the position of no longer being able to make mistakes. Starting with Friday’s match (again at 8.45pm) at home with Venice.
Mazzarri changes. The Livorno coach, who had important seasons in Naples before his experience at Inter, who was applauded yesterday by the Azzurri fans, begins with a very cautious formation. Only one striker, Joao Pedro, five-man midfield and four-man defense. Different module but the idea is to protect the lanes to contain Insigne (yesterday he celebrated the 400th game with the blue shirt) and Politano who can become devastating if they enjoy space. An idea probably born after Dalbert’s forfeit, stopped by a discomfort in the left thigh flexor. A team that according to the coach should better cover the field and avoid being subjected to restarts. Spalletti confirms the 4-2-3-1: Osimhen offensive terminal, Zielinski not to give reference points between the lines, ready to exchange positions with Insigne.
Immediately below. At the first serious lunge Napoli is already ahead. Zielinski drinks Caceres puts it in and Osimhen burns Godin. The two Uruguayan defenders make beautiful statuettes and Napoli are unforgiving. An uphill start that does not blow up the tactical plan studied by Mazzarri. Cagliari does not lean forward, holds the positions, continues to leave the ball of the game in the hands of the Neapolitans who are masters in the circulation of the ball. Zappa trudges when he has to chase Insigne. The rossoblù are struggling in the construction phase, it is difficult to make three passes in a row. The pace of the match is low, Spalletti’s team has accelerations from time to time but having immediately unlocked the race, they don’t force. Osimhen enjoys too much freedom, the marking is done softly.
One way street. Napoli always raises the level of pressing, thus forcing the Quattro Mori to hasten the passes or look for the long ball for the very isolated Joao Pedro, to whom Koulibaly does not discount, always anticipating him and dominating him in the aerial game. The Cagliari midfielders are too static, almost passive, so much so that at times the difference between the two teams is almost embarrassing. Going past the halfway point is a serious problem because the passing lines are always closed and the rossoblù team has too low a center of gravity to try to restart at speed. There is approximation in the plays and the quality of the dribble is very bad.
Domain. Napoli is the absolute master of the field. He does what he wants and finds the second goal from a penalty with Insigne. Osimhen gives Godin a headache who puts him down in the box. Cagliari is hit and sunk. Helpless, unable to organize a minimum of reaction, to bring out pride. The most experienced players do not lead by example, rather they are the ones who make the most serious mistakes. It’s almost a target practice. The “Neapolitans” despite the double advantage continue to press and chase the opponent when they lose the ball. Those in the rossoblù jersey go in slow motion. There is a lot to reflect on this passive attitude, because if it goes on like this, the ghosts of last season will materialize very soon.
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