Napoli – Villareal 2-3: the report cards of the friendly. Defense in trouble

Edoardo De Laurentiis, SSC Napoli, posing with Albiol and Reina
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Napoli and Villareal faced each other on the ground of the Diego Armando Maradona stadium. Unfortunately, the Neapolitan team made up for one defeat by 2 to 3 and he certainly didn't offer his best performance.

Below are the report cards of the Napoli players who took part in the match.

Scoreboard team Napoli – Villareal 2-3

Meret 5,5 – The Napoli defense did not do its best to help the blue goalkeeper, but also Meret he's done a few too many naiveties. On the second goal, for example, he could have done much more, while on the third goal he is afraid to go out.

By Lorenzo 5 – Guilty on the second goal of the Spaniards, it leaves too much space for Jackson. He doesn't help in defense even on Villareal's third goal. A bad game can happen to anyone.

Ostigard 6 – In a nightmarish evening for the blue defence, he is the only one to do at least the minimum necessary.

Jesus 5,5 – In trouble with Jackson, he continues to show the signs of uncertainty that he also showed against Crystal Palace. (from 61' Zanoli 6 – Very active on the wing, he brings some panache to the Napoli match).

Mario Rui 6 – He doesn't give up any ball and also creates some not bad attacking opportunities. Without his contribution, the game could have ended much worse.

Ndombele 6,5 – Good game in midfield, recovers balls and triggers various actions for the attack. Best match for him considering all the friendlies played so far. (from 46' Cajetan 5,5 – He can't contain Capoue, who turns out to be the collective nightmare of the Neapolitans).

Lobotka 5,5 – His game was dull, too closed in defense. The lack of her feet in the construction of offensive actions is felt. (from 61' Give me 5 – His mistake led Villareal to score the third goal).

Breakers 5,5 – Some good chances, but plays too long behind osimhen without creating dangers for the Spanish defence. (from 74' Zedadka 6 – Play a few minutes, but also gives the soul. He doesn't let go of any ball.)

Elmas 6 – The one he played on the right wing was not a bad match. He also saves some dangerous balls for the Neapolitan defense. (from 46' Zerbin 6 – Procures a penalty and for the rest regular administration).

osimhen 6 – Bravo in taking advantage of Villareal's mistake and in having the cool head to put the ball into the net, but then he loses his incisiveness. (from 61' simeone 5,5 – His presence on the pitch is not felt, also due to the literally frozen game after the two goals from Villareal).

kvaratskhelia 6,5 – Go back to the goal by kicking a penalty with extreme precision and coolness. He created several scoring chances and at the end of the game he was denied the joy of an equalizer by the excellent Villareal defenders.

Shoulder pads 5 – Naples badly placed on the pitch and which, once again, concedes too many goals. The coach must take back the reins of the team and keep the boys focused as they have accustomed us up to now during the season.

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Written by Vincenzo Napolitano
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