There are many matches in European football this morning, including Serie A also ushered in a focus game, Mourinho's Roma will host the top of the table Napoli, this season's performance of Napoli can be described as dazzling all fans, the team beat Premier League giants Liverpool in the Champions League, and only in the first four rounds of the group stage to determine the group stage place, in the league leaderboard. Therefore, it may be difficult for Roma, who are at home to Roma in this game, to beat Napoli.
The biggest difficulty Roma currently faces is that the team's ability to seize opportunities is not strong, although the signing of Dybala in the summer window has improved the team's ability to finish games, but after Dybala's injury, Roma's offensive line has returned to the way it once was. Roma were mostly at a disadvantage against Napoli, and although Roma created some counter-attacking chances, they were squandered by Tammy Abraham. Therefore, in this game, Roma also gained the embarrassing data of 0 shots on target.
Roma were eliminated, and the coach did not lose his mouth
Roma at home controlled the pace of the game earlier and took the lead in attacking, which is true that the team's ability to seize the opportunity was too poor, in the 9th minute, Roma counter-attacked, Tammy Abraham reaped a half-single chance, a kick on goal, pushing the far corner out of the goal, this kick is really too deflected. In the 15th minute, Zaniolo dribbled into the box, but was too hesitant to handle the ball and was then cleared by the opposing defender and missed the opportunity.
In the 39th minute, Napoli attacked, Zelinski passed straight in, then Ndombele prepared to shoot with his foot, then fell into the box, the referee awarded a penalty, but after VAR review, the referee canceled the penalty and considered Ndombele to fake a fall. Mourinho on the sidelines was also very interesting, constantly signaling the referee to ask for a yellow card for the fake fall Ndombele. Then at half-time, Lozano dribbled a low shot that was confiscated by Patricio, and then the two sides ended the first half with a 0-0 scoreline.
In the second half, Napoli still firmly controlled the rhythm of the field, in the 50th minute, Lozano burst from the edge of the box, which was saved by Patricio, and Mourinho was also dissatisfied with the referee's decision on the sidelines and was shown a yellow card. In the 79th minute, Napoli finally had a chance to score, Chris Smalling received a long pass from the opposite side, made a mistake, kicked the ball flawed, and then took advantage of Osmeen and volleyed from a small angle, Napoli took the lead into the deadlock and led 1-0. Roma, who defended the whole game, unfortunately scored a goal in the last ten minutes of the game. Mourinho reluctantly spread his hands under the field. In the end, Roma lost 1-0 to Napoli.
The top of Serie A has scored 21 goals in six games, which is too brutal
After the game, Mourinho was still in a state of losing and not losing in his post-match interview, believing that Napoli did not deserve to win this game. At the same time, he admitted that some players were injured and wanted to replace themselves, but Mourinho ignored his request, and such a decision undoubtedly made most fans and players dissatisfied, after all, it will only increase the risk of injury to players.
After winning this game, Napoli have won 11 consecutive league and Champions League competitions in all competitions, and the team has scored a total of 21 goals in the last six games, averaging three goals per game, which is really brutal. In the Serie A standings, with a 3-point advantage, pushing AC Milan to the top, the last time this situation was in the Maradona period in 1986, and won the Serie A title for the first time in that season, can Napoli regain its glory this time?