The 28-year-old winger made his move to Italy in 2019, initially under the guidance of former AC Milan and Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti. However, a managerial shift brought Gennaro Gattuso to Naples shortly after Lozano arrived, marking the most challenging period in the player’s career.

Lozano, now back at PSV in the Netherlands, revealed his struggles under Gattuso during an interview on the ‘Hugo Sanchez Presenta’ program. He expressed how Gattuso seemed unaware of him as a player and never engaged or inquired about his abilities. This lack of acknowledgement and communication left Lozano feeling disheartened, recognizing the signs when things weren’t going well.

Recalling his tough time, Lozano mentioned being consistently sidelined, which led him to question the situation profoundly. He shared the emotional turmoil he faced, even breaking down with his wife due to despair. Despite achieving notable milestones like scoring 15 goals in the 2020-21 season and winning the Serie A title in 2022-23, doubts lingered about whether his true potential was ever realized in Naples.

However, Lozano’s current form demonstrates a resurgence. He’s once again shining both at the club and national levels, sparking discussions about whether his abilities were fully unleashed during his tenure in Naples.

Hirving Lozano

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PSV will play the next match in KNVB Beker against FC Twente on Thursday 21st of December in Eindhoven. The prediction is PSV winning the match.​