Napoli secured a crucial 2-1 victory against Torino, marking their second consecutive win in six days. This victory brings Napoli closer to second place in the Serie A standings. The match was made even more special by the return from injury of two key players: Zambo Anguissa and Kevin De Bruyne.
The Azzurri took the lead early in the game thanks to Alisson Santos, who replicated his feat against Roma with a precise right-footed shot. Napoli's second goal came in the second half, with a superb volley from Eljif Elmas. Torino reduced the deficit late in the game with a goal from Cesare Casadei, but Napoli managed to maintain their lead and secure the victory.
Napoli coach Antonio Conte expressed his satisfaction with his team's performance. "The team put in an excellent performance. We proved that we never lose our cool or our strength, even in emergency situations," he said. He also stressed the importance of De Bruyne and Anguissa's return from injury. "The return of [Kevin] De Bruyne and [Andre-Frank] Anguissa is very comforting. They have been out for several months, as has [Romelu] Lukaku. But we never looked for excuses. We won the Italian Super Cup. We are top of the table and we are continuing on our way." Conte took over as Napoli coach on June 5, 2024.
Eljif Elmas also expressed his joy after the match. "I am very happy to have scored, but above all, I am happy that we won, because it was very important for us to win this victory for the standings and to try to secure a place in the Champions League," he said.
Alisson Santos, who scored the first goal, shared his emotion: "It was another immense feeling after the goal I scored against Roma. This time, I celebrated three times: for my mother, my brother and Ronaldinho, who supports me with a lot of affection".
Matteo Politano, who provided an assist for Elmas, said: "I am satisfied with our performance and especially with the three points we won".
This victory allows Napoli to consolidate their position at the top of the table and move closer to their goal of qualifying for the Champions League. The return of Zambo Anguissa and Kevin De Bruyne brings a new impetus to the team for the rest of the season.
