Napoli, busy away from home, has beat Atalanta 2 to 1 during the thirteenth day of Serie A.
This result is important for several reasons, including the fact that it is the first hint of escape in the standings. With this victory, in fact, the Neapolitans reached 35 points in the standings and, therefore, more than 6 points from Milan and more than 8 points from Atalanta.
The merit of such a result is to be found in one extremely cohesive team, with excellent physical shape and a superb mental state.
Let's see what report cards the Napoli players who took the field against Atalanta deserved.
Atalanta team report cards - Napoli 1-2
Below are the report cards of the Napoli players involved in Atalanta - Napoli:
Meret (rating 7): Atalanta does not make the Neapolitan goalkeeper live an easy evening, who suffers numerous attacks and even an inevitable penalty goal. His performance certainly saved the result.
By Lorenzo (rating 6,5): few difficulties for the captain, despite a very good Atalanta.
JESUS (grade 7): amazing match for the defender, he doesn't miss one.
OLIVERA (grade 6,5): makes the body feel on the pitch and keeps the Bergamo players at bay.
MINJAE (rating 7): his role as defense leader is evident. He led the whole department, making it work great.
Anguissa (rating 7): left the injury behind, work in unison with Lobotka, making the Neapolitan midfield truly stellar.
Lobotka (rating 6,5): did not perform as the ward mate Anguissa, but still played an excellent match.
Zielinski (rating 6): he can't shine as much as he used to and this story has been going on for a few games. He does the ordinary work.
Lush (rating 6): like Zielinski, seems a bit dull and just doing the ordinary. Too predictable.
osimhen (rating 8): despite having caused a penalty in favor of Atalanta, he was forgiven with a goal and an assist. Golden Boy.
Elmas (rating 7,5): he does his job in silence and without overdoing it. He puts the ball in the net and allows Napoli to bring the game home.
politan (rating 6): he didn't completely get into the rhythm of the match, but he did his own.
Ndombele (rating 6): takes over and does the ordinary work. Very physical.
SIMEONE (grade 6,5): he too takes over and creates a golden opportunity, which unfortunately fails. Thirsty for goals.
SHOULDER (vote 8): excellent match organization. Very good at keeping the team's concentration high. On the sidelines he was about to eat a bic pen because of the tension!
