Serie A pacesetters Napoli held defending champions Inter to a nail-biting 1-1 attract Sunday’s top-of-the-table conflict at Giuseppe Meazza. Antonio Conte’s aspect may’ve gone residence pointless regardless of taking the lead however weathered the second-half storm.
Napoli got here into this match looking for redemption for an embarrassing 3-0 residence defeat to Atalanta final weekend. Conte returned to his previous stomping floor as a foe, trying to lead the Partenopei to their first away league win in opposition to Inter since 2017.
The sport couldn’t have began any higher for Napoli. Summer time signing Scott McTominay positioned himself to perfection inside Inter’s six-yard field to information residence Amir Rrahmani’s cutback within the twenty third minute. However the guests failed to guard their lead.
With the derby approaching halftime, Hakan Calhanoglu scored a sensational long-range strike to attract Inter stage. The identical performed may’ve poured extra distress on Napoli within the second half however fluffed his strains from the spot.
Regardless of trying zero photographs on course after the break, Napoli averted defeat at Meazza to enter November’s worldwide break as table-toppers. With out additional ado, let’s take a look at our participant scores.
Napoli (4-3-3)
Alex Meret – 7
There’s hardly something he may’ve accomplished to cease Calhanoglu’s rocket missile. Nonetheless, he made three saves to assist Napoli declare some extent.
Giovanni Di Lorenzo – 6
He held up his finish of the cut price in protection, however his signature runs down the flank had been nowhere to be seen, particularly within the second half.
Amir Rrahmani – 6.5
Regardless of helping McTominay for the purpose, the Kosovo worldwide had a number of ups and downs, although he typically fared nicely in opposition to Lautaro Martinez.
Alessandro Buongiorno – 7.5
Tonight’s efficiency qualifies him as one in all Serie A’s finest defenders. His athleticism and anticipation had been off the charts, making him an impregnable impediment for Inter forwards.
Mathias Olivera – 7
Like Buongiorno, the Uruguayan left-back had a number of essential blocks, though his attacking contribution left a lot to be desired.
Billy Gilmour – 6
As soon as Stanislav Lobotka regains full health, the Scottish midfielder will doubtless return to the bench. One other lackluster displaying!
Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa – 6.5
His bodily presence helped Napoli go toe-to-toe with Inter within the engine room, however he may’ve accomplished extra in possession.
Scott McTominay – 7
It’s unsurprising Conte deviated from his trademark 3-5-2 set-up to accommodate the previous Manchester United ace. The purpose was a becoming reward for his power and tenacity.
Matteo Politano – 5.5
It was maybe his least spectacular show this season. With Napoli preferring to assault by means of the left flank, he spent many of the recreation as a bystander.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia – 6
After making a number of sensible progressive runs within the opening 20 minutes and launching Napoli’s first shot on course, the Georgian celebrity vanished from the sector. Regardless of displaying flashes of his expertise within the second half, it was inadequate.
Romelu Lukaku – 6
Consistently engaged in intense bodily battles with Alessandro Bastoni and Francesco Acerbi, the previous Inter striker performed a major position within the build-up however proved an idle risk within the field.
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