Rasmus Hojlund reveals why he hugged Romelu Lukaku after scoring to beat AC Milan within the Supercoppa Italiana and hopes Napoli can ‘win a trophy’ on Monday, whereas Giovanni Di Lorenzo hails the group spirit.
The Partenopei booked their place within the Supercoppa Italiana Last due to , with Hojlund named Man of the Match.
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It was considerably inevitable, as his angled drive was palmed into the trail of David Neres for the primary purpose, then he scored the second himself to beat Mike Maignan from the same place.
Hojlund and Di Lorenzo have excessive hopes for Napoli
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – DECEMBER 18: Rasmus Hojlund of SSC Napoli celebrates scoring his group’s second purpose with teammate Giovanni Di Lorenzo through the Supercoppa Italiana Semi-Last match between SSC Napoli and AC Milan at King Saud College Stadium on December 18, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photograph by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Pictures)
“I’m pleased, it’s been a number of attention-grabbing days in Saudi Arabia, new tradition and totally different expertise,”
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“It’s alternative for us to attempt to win a trophy, it’s a giant match and we’re pleased to enter the Last now.”
Lukaku was again on the Napoli bench for the primary time since tearing a muscle in a pre-season pleasant in opposition to Olympiacos.
UDINE, ITALY – DECEMBER 14: Rasmus Hojlund of Napoli appears on through the heat up forward of the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and SSC Napoli at Stadio Friuli on December 14, 2025 in Udine, Italy. (Photograph by Timothy Rogers/Getty Pictures)
Hojlund was solely signed from Manchester United to switch Lukaku when it turned clear how severe that harm was, however the strikers hope to play collectively finally.
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“Me and Rom have an excellent relationship, he hugs me lots, in order that’s why I gave him a hug. I’ve stated in a number of instances that I hope to have him again, as we want as many high gamers and as many choices as potential, as a result of we wish to go all the best way in each competitors. Now we’ve a possibility to win a trophy.”
The Last shall be on Monday night in Riyadh in opposition to both Bologna or Inter, as these two groups face off within the different semi-final tomorrow evening.
“It’s the identical for me. It’s a Last, so something can occur,” concluded Hojlund.
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – DECEMBER 18: Scott McTominay of SSC Napoli clashes with Strahinja Pavlovic of AC Milan through the Supercoppa Italiana Semi-Last match between SSC Napoli and AC Milan at King Saud College Stadium on December 18, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photograph by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Pictures)
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Napoli captain Di Lorenzo was by his facet through the post-match interview and defended the group’s file to this point this time period.
“Apart from a number of hiccups, Napoli have all the time been up for it this season. We confirmed actual spirit to assist one another out, particularly in these moments through the match after we can’t be dominant,”
“I really feel this was an excellent efficiency, we knew that we needed to defend as a unit and we did it effectively. We had been aggressive after we wanted to be, and on Monday we’ll play the Last.
“Now we’ll see tomorrow evening who our opponents shall be, and we’ll attempt to win.”