Napoli drew 0-0 at Juventus. Antonio Conte sent off Romelu Lukaku after 70 minutes and was snubbed by the Red Devil.
Lukaku was immediately important in his first weeks in Naples, but in the top match against Juventus the striker was practically invisible. The Red Devil was unable to show himself as dangerous and that is what coach Conte expects.
Clear language
After the game, Conte was clear about his attack. “We had to make better use of the chances we created,” Conte told Het Laatste Nieuws. “I think we could have done better in the penalty area.”
Conte then turned sly towards Lukaku. “Romelu is not yet fit, or at least not yet in the form that I expect from him. But of course, he is one of the last to arrive.” Furthermore, the revelation Samuel Mbangula remained on the bench for 90 minutes at Juventus.
Make Osimhen Forget
Naples and Juventus have shared the stakes but remain at the top of the Serie A standings. Both clubs have embarked on a new path with coaches Conte and Thiago Motta. At Naples, Lukaku must make people forget the Nigerian Osimhen. At Juve, the young Belgian Mbangula shone at the start of the season
Conte in the post-match: «If you don’t win then you have to improve. Lukaku? He’s not in shape yet» – pic.twitter.com/K5c09BjAv4
— Il Napoli Online (@ilnapolionline) September 22, 2024
