Di Lorenzo: Napoli is struggling with consistency

Napoli confirmed that Giovanni Di Lorenzo had to leave the pitch at half-time of their 2-0 defeat to Juventus. In the same break, Kevin De Bruyne also came off injured, with the Belgian spraining his ankle.

Speaking to DAZN Italia, Di Lorenzo said he was forced off the pitch, that he wanted to continue, and that this upset him. He said they failed to take the great chance they created against Lucca, could not maintain the same level in the second half, and that the match gradually slipped into Juventus's hands. Napoli are 8 points behind where they were at the same stage last season and sit eighth alongside Bologna.

The captain believes the team lacks consistency. He said good performances have alternated with poor games, and that they have been unable to maintain the same level for 90 minutes. It was also noted that Lobotka, Badiashile, Spinazzola, Neres, Alisson Santos, Favasuli and Buongiorno are injured, that players looked tired after the Monza match, and that there is very little room for rotation.

Di Lorenzo said he met up again with Juventus head coach Luciano Spalletti, and that Spalletti asked after his family. Recalling that they won the Scudetto with Napoli in 2023, the player said he spent two wonderful years with him and will always look on him with affection.