Romelu Lukaku has continued to net important goals for Napoli this season and the Belgian international could be leading them to the Serie A title this season.
Juventus' unbeaten start to their Serie A campaign came to an end against leaders Napoli, who came from a goal behind to emerge victorious.
Romelu Lukaku has played in the Premier League and Serie A. The Belgian striker explains the only factor that sets apart the two European leagues.
Juventus give Randal Kolo Muani his debut with Kenan Yildiz in the showdown with Serie A leaders Napoli, facing Romelu Lukaku and Scott McTominay.It kicks off at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona at
Romelu Lukaku and boss Antonio Conte are one of football's happiest partnerships. The Belgian striker has had his fair share of struggles throughout his career, but it's been under the tutelage of Conte that he's been able to shine.
Romelu Lukaku silenced Juventus’ fans at the Stadio Maradona after scoring the eventual winner for Napoli and his 200th goal in Europe’s top five leagues. The Belgian star got his name on the scoresheet in Napoli’s 2-1 win over domestic rivals Juventus on Saturday and was the Football Italia Man of the Match.
Antonio Conte’s side won 3-2 at Atalanta, which hadn’t lost since September, and moved six points clear of second-placed Inter Milan
Napoli were awarded a penalty 20 minutes from time when Juventus defender Manuel Locatelli brought down former Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay. Lukaku, who saw a move to Juventus fall through in 2023, slotted his penalty past Michele di Gregorio for his ninth goal of the season.
Antonio Conte will face his past when Napoli host Juventus as he was not only an iconic Juventus player, but also one their most accomplished managers. But will need to beat the Bianconeri now, as he's leading the Serie A table with Napoli.
Juventus manager Thiago Motta was disappointed with his side's first Serie A loss of the season at leaders Napoli on Saturday and pointed to the amount of preparation time the hosts have for matches as they are not playing in Europe this term.
Antonio Conte's side also extended their lead at the summit of the standings to six points over Inter, who face Lecce on Sunday at the Stadio Ettore Giardiniero