Napoli misplaced 2-0 to Manchester Metropolis final evening of their return to the Champions League.
Napoli captain for bringing down Metropolis ahead Erling Haaland exterior of the field with a rash deal with.
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From right here, Antonio Conte’s facet battled laborious however have been unable to stop the Metropolis machine from rolling over them ultimately.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 18: Erling Haaland of Manchester Metropolis is fouled by Giovanni Di Lorenzo of Napoli leading to a pink card in the course of the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Section MD1 match between Manchester Metropolis and SSC Napoli at Metropolis of Manchester Stadium on September 18, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Picture by Ryan Pierse/Getty Photographs)
Two targets inside ten minutes from Haaland and Jeremy Doku have been sufficient to provide the Premier League giants all three factors.
Napoli captain Di Lorenzo accepts blame for Man Metropolis defeat
In a submit revealed on , Di Lorenzo apologised to his teammates and followers alike.
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“As captain, I take duty,” his assertion reads, “I’m sorry for having sophisticated our return to the Champions League.”
“I’m happy with my teammates who fought till the final minute,” he continued, “We’ve one other 7 matches the place I’m positive we are going to present our price. Forza Napoli.”
Conte’s facet will face Sporting on October 1, earlier than a visit to PSV on October 21. The Neapolitans will then host Frankfurt and Qarabag on November 4 and November 21 respectively.
They end their league part marketing campaign with matches towards Benfica, Copenhagen and Chelsea.