Leonardo Spinazzola was one in all Napoli’s stand-out gamers of their 2-1 Champions League victory over Sporting Lisbon, filling in on the appropriate for the suspended Giovanni Di Lorenzo.
Di Lorenzo was despatched off within the Neapolitan aspect’s opener within the event towards Manchester Metropolis, as Conte’s crew fell to a defeat to the Premier League giants.
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“I felt fairly good, even when in fact I’m extra comfy on the left,” Spinazzola informed Sky Sport, The defender admitted the bizarre position required some adjustment, however he rose to the problem.
NAPLES, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 22: Leonardo Spinazzola of SSC Napoli celebrates after scoring his aspect second aim through the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Pisa SC at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on September 22, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Photograph by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Photographs)
Spinazzola on De Bruyne scenario and Napoli defeat to Milan
A lot of the post-match dialogue targeted on the interior scenario with Kevin De Bruyne however Spinazzola moved shortly to play it down:
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“The De Bruyne case? It lasted 5 minutes as a result of we’re all clever individuals. We don’t put malice in our actions and all of us need the great of Napoli.”
There had been press speak of a rift between De Bruyne and Conte after the coach substituted the Belgian through the weekend’s defeat to Milan. Nonetheless, a lot of it appears blown out of proportion by the media.
NAPLES, ITALY – OCTOBER 01: Kevin De Bruyne of SSC Napoli battles for possession with Francisco Trincao of Sporting Clube de Portugal through the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Section MD2 match between SSC Napoli and Sporting Clube de Portugal at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on October 01, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Photograph by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Photographs)
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Spinazzola then underlined the worth of the end result tonight.
“Three crucial factors towards a robust crew, filled with younger, technical and fast gamers. After a great begin we dropped off a little bit, however within the second half we pushed once more.”
Lastly, Spinazzola concluded: “We’re completely happy to have despatched a sign after the defeat towards Milan and now we should end this cycle nicely towards Genoa.”