Napoli’s vulnerable streak, Di Lorenzo reflects on inconsistent performances

Napoli captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo acknowledges his team's inconsistency and vulnerability this season, expressing frustration at missed opportunities and defensive lapses.

Giovanni De Lorenzo On Napoli's Inconsistent Performance
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Napoli’s captain, Giovanni Di Lorenzo, acknowledges the team’s vulnerability and inconsistency this season but asserts their commitment to giving their utmost until the campaign’s conclusion. Despite their efforts, Napoli’s recent 2-2 draw with Frosinone further highlighted their struggles, leaving them trailing 4th-placed Bologna by ten points in the Serie A standings, with only six matches remaining.

Di Lorenzo expressed his frustration with the team’s erratic form, noting the inability to maintain consistent performances and results throughout the season. He emphasized the missed opportunities to secure victories and lamented the loss of crucial points. Reflecting on his role as captain, Di Lorenzo admitted feeling the weight of responsibility, particularly given Napoli’s previous successes.

Acknowledging the team’s shortcomings, Di Lorenzo highlighted their vulnerability and the difficulty in rectifying their issues despite efforts in training. He acknowledged opponents’ awareness of Napoli’s weaknesses, contributing to their struggles on the field. Di Lorenzo attributed defensive lapses to a lack of solidity within the team, leading to an increased susceptibility to conceding goals.

Regarding their defensive vulnerabilities, Di Lorenzo recognized the need to address defensive shortcomings, which have led to conceding too many goals. He stressed the importance of regaining defensive stability and finding a balance between attacking prowess and defensive solidity.

Despite the setbacks, Di Lorenzo remains optimistic, emphasizing the team’s determination to fight until the end of the season. He reiterated Napoli’s ambition to secure a place in the Champions League, underscoring the club’s and fans’ expectations for consistent success at the highest level.

Giovanni Di Lorenzo

Giovanni Di Lorenzo

Defender, Midfielder

ItalyItaly

Age: 31

183 cm

83 kg

Season 2023/2024
Played 33 1 Missed
Minutes 2970 90.0 Avg
Goals 1 0.0 Avg
Assist 6 0.2 Avg
Attempt 50 1.5 Avg
Passes 2056 62.383.8% AvgSucc
Yellow 6 0.2 Avg
Red 0 0.0 Avg

This season he played in total 31 times for 2790 minutes for Serie A.

Giovanni Di Lorenzo scored 1 goal for Napoli. He procured 6 assists. He received 6 yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 7th in Serie A. In the last match Napoli drew 2-2 against Frosinone.

Napoli performance and stats

Napoli

Manager: Francesco Calzona
Rank 9th
Win 13
Draw 11
Loss 10
Goals 52-43
Diff 9
Rank 2nd
Win 3
Draw 1
Loss 2
Goals 10-9
Diff 1

Napoli is currently 7th in the Serie A with 49 points.

In the last 32 games, it has won 13 times, drawn 10 times, and lost 9 times. In its last match, Napoli drawn 2-2 against Frosinone.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 50 goals and conceding 40.​