2018-19 UEFA Europa League

[Cassano]

Napoli don't need Torreira.

 

[hatterson]

Really good volley by Rudiger and a great save to match.

 

[YNWA14]

Joao Felix putting on a show vs. Frankfurt.

 

[Juve]

Finally, they put in Milik. He's been Napoli's best goal scorer all season.

 

[Cassano]

It should really be 5-0 Arsenal. Great GKing to keep tie open.

 

[Live in the Now]

Joao Felix putting on a show vs. Frankfurt.

The team that gets that kid is gonna win a ton of stuff.

 

[Il Mediano]

man... another opportunity squandered .

Good ball, though

 

[Pouchkine]

Frankfurt with a big 2nd goal great game!

 

[YNWA14]

The team that gets that kid is gonna win a ton of stuff.

 

[Cassano]

The team that gets that kid is gonna win a ton of stuff.

I read he wants to join Juve to play with Ronaldo. Could work if they sell Dybala.

 

[Live in the Now]

He looks like a child. I wonder what it would be like to be on a team getting wrecked by someone who looked like that.

 

[Il Mediano]

The right side of Napoli's defense is just an open highway

 

[bluesfan94]

Aaron Ramsey. My lord

 

[Cassano]

That should've been another goal. If we weren't so woeful at clinical finishing we might've hit half a dozen.

Aaron Ramsey. My lord

Ya this is one part of his game I won't miss.

 

[bluesfan94]

Of course, he also scored one, so I can't be too mad, but still. Really would like to get another. 3-0 and I'll feel comfortable going to Italy

 

[bluesfan94]

I thought that was in. Frustrating to only be up 2-0. Still a good result, just could/should have been much much better

 

[Cassano]

I thought that was in. Frustrating to only be up 2-0. Still a good result, just could/should have been much much better

I think we lose 3-1 in away leg. I'll take it.

 

[Il Mediano]

There is almost no movement. Under Sarri everyone was moving.

Going long to a 5' 4" offside Insigne ain't gunna cut it. They pressed the life outta Napoli and they just aren't a good team at playing their way outta pressure these days. Ball circulation is way too slow and the lack of a false 9 isn't creating the overloads they feasted on last year. Expecting these players to win with individual talent will never work consistently enough against set defenses in the final 3rd. The system's what made them great. Outside of counter opportunities , there was nothing of note. Found some joy down Sead's side of pitch , and they were clearly targeting that area , but that's about it.

Not over yet , especially with Arsenal's away record , but a lot of things need to change.

Could've had a couple , but Arsenal easily could've added a few more too. Fair play to Arsenal , and fair play to Emery. Well deserved. Lets see what happens in Naples.

 

[YNWA14]

It's weird seeing Napoli go from one of the better press resisting teams in Europe to a complete mess under what is not exactly the best press in Europe. Arsenal executed well today, but that was a very poor showing from Napoli. Arsenal should be able to win this tie now, but they've put up some pretty big stinkers away lately so you never know.

 

[Juve]

It's weird seeing Napoli go from one of the better press resisting teams in Europe to a complete mess under what is not exactly the best press in Europe. Arsenal executed well today, but that was a very poor showing from Napoli. Arsenal should be able to win this tie now, but they've put up some pretty big stinkers away lately so you never know.

It's not a huge shock. It's mainly due to Napoli doing Napoli does best, chocking. The chock best in Europe.

 

[Il Mediano]

Albiol being out doesn't help matters. Not that Maksimovic played particularly awful , or that Albiol's a particularly great defender , but he certainly makes them more press resistant. Good with the ball and makes smart, calm decisions under pressure.

Jorginho and Sarri are obviously the biggest differences, though. A healthy Ghoulam would be a help too. Mario Rui is just .. yeah. Not a fan.

 

[Juve]

Albiol being out doesn't help matters. Not that Maksimovic played particularly awful , or that Albiol's a particularly great defender , but he certainly makes them more press resistant. Good with the ball and makes smart, calm decisions under pressure.

Jorginho and Sarri are obviously the biggest differences, though. A healthy Ghoulam would be a help too. Mario Rui is just .. yeah. Not a fan.

Pretty much what you said, I'll also add they should have started Milik. They have too many short players in attack and he has been very good this season.

 

[Il Mediano]

Yeah, I dunno if Milik's struggling for fitness or what. But you'd think if going in the air so much was part of the game plan, he'd be starting.

¯\_(ツ)_/¯ . My Napoli pals are calling for Carlo's head right now , saying they want their man back from Chelsea , lol.

Think we gotta give Ancelotti more time , and some different players in the transfer market, personally. That wasn't pretty, though. Round 1 to Emery.

 

[Cassano]

Not sure if Sarri would've made a difference. With a superior Chelsea team, they barely beat Arsenal at home and played off the pitch away.

 

[robertmac43]

the clean sheet was an amazing surprise today!