Genoa vs Napoli Match Preview
Genoa and Napoli both had aspirations to be considered at least in the second tier of Italian football, but while Napoli are taking strides towards that goal, Genoa are struggling.
The appointment of coach Davide Ballardini has certainly helped results at Genoa, as Gasperini was struggling to get anywhere.
Owner Enrico Preziosi must be furious that his investment over the summer has yielded no real return. He recently excoriated Portuguese midfielder Miguel Veloso, the celebrated signing of the summer, as lazy.
Napoli are slowly proving why they have to be reckoned with as bona fide contenders. Their 1-0 defeat of Palermo was a case study of intelligent and tenacious football.
Further, while they do give the impression of not trying their best in the Europa League, they are the only Italian side left in the competition.
Prediction: Genoa 1-2 Napoli.
Genoa vs Napoli Match Report
Marek Hamsik scored with a header in the 25th minute to give 10-man Napoli a victory over Genoa. It was another impressive win for Genoa, who recorded this win after defeating Palermo in the last round.
It is the confidence and solidity with which Napoli are playing that sets them apart from their rivals who are chasing the Champions League spots, namely Palermo and Genoa.
Napoli are in second place on 30 points.