Frosinone lost 3‑0 against Napoli at the Maradona and coach Massimiliano Alvini commented with frustration on the penalty awarded to the Azzurri in the first half. The ball was beaten by Hojlund and saved by Palmisani, but referee Feliciani ordered a replay, which was converted by De Bruyne. Alvini told Sky Sports he was angry at the decision, but reiterated that if the foot is not on the line and VAR confirms it, the replay is fair. “We took a penalty that we could have avoided and we complicated ourselves,” he said.
In an interview with DAZN, the coach expressed more specific criticism towards the referee, defining the penalty as "a bit soft". He added that although Feliciani is considered a referee of good standing and did well that evening, the penalty in question was "soft". Alvini stressed that he usually does not judge referees, but in this case the decision was a source of discomfort for the team.
Regarding Frosinone's performance, Alvini expressed a balanced opinion. He acknowledged that Napoli's victory was deserved, but criticized the magnitude of the result and his team's lack of effectiveness. “We made a bad exit when we weren't in possession in the first half and we made bad decisions in the last few meters when the score was 0-0,” he explained. In the second half, when they had the opportunity to reopen the game, they failed to take advantage of the opportunities. Alvini also noted that many players were playing for the first time at Maradona and that the team was not as "good and effective" as he would have liked.
In his monologue to DAZN, the coach highlighted that the match offers numerous ideas for improvement. He criticized the lack of cleanliness in the outings and the giving of too many balls to Napoli, who made good use of the opportunities. “We also had chances in the second half, but the choices weren't effective and we could have done better,” he said. Alvini reiterated that, although the match ended at 3‑0, his team was involved and had moments of balance, but they need to work on more precise decisions and a more decisive approach against stronger opponents.
Finally, the coach asked the fans to remain patient and continue to support the team, underlining that the process of improvement is ongoing and that Frosinone must refine its identity to best face future challenges.