The primary half of was controversial and action-packed, to say the least.
After a prolonged early VAR intervention, Genoa took the lead by way of a Malinovsky penalty, throughout the first three minutes of the match.
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Nevertheless, it didn’t take lengthy for Napoli to show issues round.
Napoli comeback as Conte fumes with McTominay harm
Rasmus Hojlund pulled a purpose again within the twentieth minute, earlier than a second of insanity.
Scott McTominay required remedy and requested Hojlund handy him the ‘magic spray’ from the employees, in order that the Scot wouldn’t have to depart the pitch.
MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 11: Scott McTominay of SSC Napoli celebrates scoring his group’s first purpose throughout the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and SSC Napoli at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on January 11, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)
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After a fast spray, the previous Manchester United man ended up scoring, earlier than hobbling and signalling to the bench that he wants to return off.
At this level, an exasperated Antonio Conte turned to his bench and mentioned “I’ll should play in a minute!”
It’s the newest in various critical harm blows for Conte’s facet, that has left them struggling and counting on the very decrease tiers of their squad depth.