Napoli’s struggle continues in the Serie A following a 3-0 Loss to Torino
Napoli’s aspirations for a successful defence of their Serie A crown were dealt a severe blow after a disheartening 3-0 defeat against Torino on Sunday.
The reigning champions faced a formidable Torino side that surged ahead with goals from Antonio Sanabria, Nikola Vlasic, and Alessandro Buongiorno, propelling the hosts into the top 10 standings.
Torino’s breakthrough came just before halftime, courtesy of Ivan Ilic’s deflected free kick, leading to Sanabria’s swift finish following a deflection by Duvan Zapata.
Napoli’s woes compounded early in the second half as Pasquale Mazzocchi received a red card on his debut, reducing Napoli to 10 men. Torino capitalized on the advantage, swiftly netting goals through Vlasic and Buongiorno, sealing a convincing victory.
With this loss, Napoli’s Serie A campaign faces a stark challenge. They’ve only managed to secure one win in their last six league outings and currently trail league leaders Inter Milan by a staggering 20 points at the halfway stage of the season.
The defending champions aim to regroup as they prepare to face bottom-placed Salernitana in their upcoming fixture on Saturday.
This season has been a stark contrast to their triumphant 2022-23 campaign, with Napoli already succumbing to seven defeats in Serie A, a sharp contrast to their mere four losses throughout their championship-winning season.
The road to defending their title seems increasingly arduous for Napoli as they grapple to regain their winning form amidst a challenging Serie A landscape.
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