Napoli won the Scudetto after 33 years, and they created history last night. The former Inter manager Luciano Spalletti lead the Italian giants to a formidable Serie A triumph with an elegant playstyle. No team came close to Napoli, as they were consistent throughout the season. The Partenopei had the chance to win it at home on the weekend after Inter beat Lazio. But it was only a matter of time before Napoli secured the Scudetto. They managed to draw last night as their talisman Osimhen scored the equalizer.
With the departure of great players like Koulibaly, Dries Mertens, and Lorenzo Insigne, Napoli had an uphill task to recoup the squad. After an impressive finish at third last season, many thought that Napoli would decline by losing their key players. But they went on to replace them with arguably more dynamic players. Napoli had one of the best and most underrated transfer windows in recent times to cover their gaps with a minimal budget. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Kim Min-Jae, and Frank Anguissa proved to be the pillars of the team.
Napoli won the Scudetto after 33 years with Luciano Spalletti
Luciano Spalletti explained his philosophy in brief after a Champions League game in October. The Italian manager said that systems are no longer a part of football these days. The teams have to focus on the spaces left by the opposition and act accordingly. He trained his team to start the move even when they were pressed. Spalletti had some gifted players like Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who has been a revelation this season. Osimhen, who finally reached his peak, and Spalletti managed him well to prevent injuries.
Spalletti was overwhelmed last night after the win and said that the people of Naples motivated them along with Maradona from above. He acknowledged that many people will get through tough times with a win like this.
