Napoli climbed to the highest of Serie A with a 2-1 win in opposition to Champions League hopefuls Atalanta.
Lorenzo Insigne and Matteo Politano scored within the first half to safe the three factors for Luciano Spalletti’s aspect – regardless of a late scare when Marten de Roon equalized within the 58th minute of play.
Because of the suspensions of Victor Osimhen and Amir Rahmani, in addition to accidents to Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Alex Meret, Adam Ounas, and Andrea Petagna, Dries Mertens led the way in which solely days after changing into a father, with Alessandro Zanoli making his first begin at right-back. Duvan Zapata returned to the bench following an almost two-month absence, whereas Rafael Toloi and Merih Demiral had been out with accidents.
Abstract:
Atalanta 1-3 Napoli
Insigne pen 14 (N), Politano 37 (N), De Roon 58 (A), Elmas 81 (N)