Napoli, the module puzzle returns: between 4-3-3 and 3-5-2, Neres is the deciding factor

Naples, April 22, 2025 - Masses in the safe the good news arrived from Monza e Bologna, for a winning combination that allowed the hook up to theInter at the top of the rankings in terms of shares 71 points, for the Napoli it's time to turn the page, especially so as not to squander what was collected in the last round of the championship, which is still to be completed. On the horizon there is the Turin, the classic team that in late spring is stuck in the middle of the table apparently without any more big ambitions and ambitions and that, as such, can appear to be an opponent that is not difficult to overcome. It could be like that, with the difference in motivations that in the long run could present its price, in one sense or the other, or the greater light-heartedness of those who play less risks overturning the issue. Then there are the reflections within the Azzurri, which directly involve Antonio Conte, between the infirmary and the related consequences on the module to be used: practically the refrain in the headquarters of Castel Volturno of the last few months.  

Neres and the module dilemma

  Almost like a revival that the whole Napoli would have gladly done without, most of the reflections revolve around the physical conditions of David Neres, recovering from the worsening of the soleus problems already suffered previously. A relapse that uncovers the other alleged vulnerabilities of the squad that Tale, in a more or less soft way, highlights from time to time. Needless to say, the supporting actor is always Khvisha Kvaratskhelia, who in a certain sense became almost more relevant when absent than when present in his last days in blue. Out with the Georgian and in Noah okafor, a change on the market role by role that - to use a euphemism - has not convinced everyone, including fans and insiders: the leader of the dissatisfied faction is obviously the Salento coach, who evidently sees little (as they say) also Cyril Ngonge, the classic attacking joker who can do a bit of everything but who paradoxically risks being almost damaged by his versatility. They thus return to prominence Neres and his 'dancing' calf, around which very radical choices revolve in view of the next crucial matches. With the Brazilian available we are sailing towards the obvious confirmation of the 4-3-3, the module that continues to provide more guarantees despite several asterisks, even quite recent ones. The same race as Monza, much more complicated than expected, was finally solved halfway by the bench and by the man who ended up in the attic again with the shelving of the 3-5-2. Enters James Raspadori, just to stay on the topic of attacking jokers and their pros and cons, and after not even 10 minutes on the pitch comes the good assist for the head of Scott McTominay, albeit with the generous collaboration of the butterfly release of Stefano turati. Beyond the module issue, the impression is that a Napoli anything but brilliant in this final sprint not to be underestimated needs the verve of one of the few elements of the squad capable of acting as a glue between the midfield and the forward department. As well as with the one who is still the best partner of Romelu Lukaku,as usual this season (and in his career in general) he knows no middle ground: either a decisive man with goals and assists or an almost harmful ghost on the pitch.

Good morning to evaluate and the market crossovers between Naples and Turin

  Then, from attack to defense, the situation should also be evaluated Alessandro Good morning, who in theory would be raring to go against his former team, of which he was, albeit for a short time, an emblem. The former Granata's will is counterbalanced by the caution of the medical staff of the Neapolitan club, who do not want to force the pace in a department, the rear one, probably without until the end of the season Juan Jesus and his experience. Therefore, it is better to avoid missteps that could further complicate the final rush of the championship, in which there will probably be more pitfalls than one might think at first glance. Also because Rafa Marin is proving that in Serie A it can be there, even if perhaps without that aura of predestined and great market coup that he brought with him when he landed in the capital of Campania. Of course, the difficulty level will rise starting from the next match, the one that Maradona will bring a Turin that has no shortage of quality from the three-quarter line up. From the waist up there will be no shortage of mixed-colored suggestions. If the great ex Duvan Zapata has long since finished the season, another with an Azzurri past like Eljif Diamond should regularly return to Fuorigrotta to showcase his qualities. At the same time, Paolo Vanoli should have Cesare Casadei, one who instead Napoli has not (yet?) made a stop but which is very popular in those latitudes: with much courtship in the winter session and, even before, in the summer, the hypothesis of inclusion in the negotiations with the Chelsea to grab Lukaku. Between the past and a possible future, the present instead proposes a crucial match for the Azzurri's season, to be won at all costs, regardless of the result Inter-Roma (still looking for a calendar spot) due to the postponement of the funeral of the Pope) so as not to immediately squander the positive momentum acquired last round. A question of points in the standings but also of psychological factors: a possible misstep after having cashed in on the excellent news on the axis MonzaBologna could change the cards on the table of the head to head for the championship which, however, will probably last until the last minute of the final day of the championship. Therefore, against the Turin for Tale it is urgent to try not to make any mistakes, starting with the never banal choice of the module: 4-3-3 with or without Neres, thus perhaps giving confidence to the other full-backs in the squad, or 3-5-2 to dust off Breakers and recompose the axis of fire with Lukaku?

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