Frank Pilla joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s revenge 2-0 victory over Hellas Verona, including:

Part 1 - Napoli-Hellas Verona Review: Conte teams clicking in January and an improved attack; Di Lorenzo playing as a midfielder; Conte getting the most out of his players:  Spinazzola, Lukaku, Rrahmani, Jesus and Anguissa; and tributes to Daniele (~1:29)

Part 2 -  Kvaratskhelia transfer to PSG: assessing his short stint at Napoli; is ADL really to blame?; and comparing Kvaratskhelia to Neres. Also, a quick preview of Atalanta-Napoli and Napoli’s upcoming schedule (~25:23)

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Francesco Valenti joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s comprehensive 3-0 victory over Fiorentina, including:

Part 1 - Fiorentina-Napoli Review: Napoli finally play a complete match, taking advantage of the tactical errors of Raffaele Palladino; David Neres shines starting in place of Matteo Politano; Leonardo Spinazzola and Juan Jesus impressive deputizing for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Alessandro Buongiorno, respectively; and a few other standout individual performances (~1:24)

Part 2 -  Rumours of possible transfer of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to PSG in January and a very, very quick preview of Napoli-Hellas Verona, including:  the Scaligeri’s recent run of form; Paolo Zanetti’s use of multiple formations; and some key Verona players to keep an eye on (~31:32)

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In this bonus mini-pod, Joe Fischetti previews Napoli’s final match of the Girone di Andata against Fiorentina, including:

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In this solo pod, Joe Fischetti reviews Napoli’s fifth 1-0 victory of the season, this time over Venezia, and provides a short update on the January transfer market, including:

Part 1 - Napoli-Venezia Review:  Deserved 1-0 victory or another unsustainable performance?; Antonio Conte’s brilliant substitutions and the re-emergence of Jack Raspadori; David Neres on the right wing versus on the left; and more talk about Big Rom (~1:36)

Part 2 -  January transfer market:  The departure of Mario Rui after seven seasons with Napoli; Likely departures, including Michael Folorunsho and Alessio Zerbin; veteran leaders targetted by Conte; and upcoming contract extensions (~18:24)

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In this solo pod, Joe Fischetti reviews Napoli’s 2-1 victory over Genoa and previews Napoli’s upcoming match against Venezia, including:

Part 1 - Genoa-Napoli Review:  Another tale of two halves, but on this rare occasion, Napoli was better in the first half; Is the manner in which Napoli are winning matches sustainable? Alex Meret’s standout second half performance; Juan Jesus deputizing for Alessandro Buongiorno; and David Neres vs Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (~0:57)

Part 2 -  Napoli-Venezia Preview:  Shoutout to Rigore! Podcast; Venezia’s first half of the season and how their ranking is perhaps not a reflection of their quality; predicted starting XI’s, including who will start on Napoli’s wings; Eusebio Di Francesco; and match prediction (~26:46)

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Tri-State Napoli Club President Gaetano Sollazzo joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s 1-3 victory over Udinese, including:

Part 1 - A classic tale of two halves - Conte’s tactical adjustments at the break; Lukaku’s opening goal; Neres deputizing for Kvaratskhelia; and Anguissa man of the match (~1:53)

Part 2 -  Buongiorno’s back injury - who will play in his place against Genoa and Venezia? Potential January signings; and some other transfer rumours/ needs (~33:48)

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Vincenzo Bertillo joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s 1-0 defeat to Lazio in the pouring rain at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, including:

Part 1 - Shoutout to Napoli Club Toronto; A sputtering Napoli attack; Lukaku, Kvaratskhelia and Politano; and resting everyone in the Coppa Italia, only to lose both matches (~1:01)

Part 2 - Focus on the positives:  Napoli’s defence still stellar, despite the defeat; Conte’s approach and a dominant first half; Napoli’s record against direct rivals not yet an issue; and still only two points from top with a favourable schedule (~33:48)

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Peter Scala joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s important 1-0 victory over Claudio Ranieri’s Roma, including:

Part 1 - Shoutouts to the Tri-State Napoli Club and Pizzetiéllo Bistro and Wine Bar; A mature performance, no panic against Roma’s low block; Napoli’s goal and how Conte countered the low block by stretching the pitch horizontally; and controversy around Lukaku’s tackles on Celik and Svilar (~1:04)

Part 2 - Underwhelming Kvaratskhelia frustrated to be taken off; Napoli’s risky approach of defending one-goal leads; and the impact of the substitutes reminiscent of two seasons ago (~24:26)

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In this bonus pod, Joe Fischetti recaps the performances of Napoli players during the November international break and previews the Roma match, including:

Part 1 - Three takeaways from the November international break:  dodged a few injury bullets; Kvaratskhelia is still (and always was) world class; and the least impactful international break in a while (~0:55)

Part 2 - Napoli-Roma Preview:  Disastrous management from the Friedkins, dating back to the sacking of Jose Mourinho; and why the appointment of Claudio Ranieri doesn’t bode well for Napoli, from the new coach boost to the tactical matchup (~18:35)

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Daniel Bowen joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s pragmatic 1-1 draw against Inter, including:

Part 1 - Watching the match with the Napoli Club Los Angeles; Antonio Conte’s pragmatic approach to the match; Stellar performances from Buongiorno and Rrahmani; the importance of Scott McTominay; Meret’s inability to stop Calhanoglu’s rocket;  (~1:59)

Part 2 - The controversial penalty decision: Did Anguissa foul Dumfries?; Should the VAR protocols be changed?; and Antonio Conte’s media outburst (~37:16)

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