After Napoli's victory against Frosinone, Belgian midfielder Kevin DeBruyne turned to the DAZN microphone to comment on the match and his personal evolution. In his speech he stated that, although he does not consider himself a “wine” that improves with time, he believes it was stronger ten years ago. However, he reiterated that his main motivation remains the same: “Until I leave football, I will try to take as much as I can because I enjoy playing this sport and that's the whole point of football.”
The player then explained his choice to give the penalty to Hojlund, a young striker who has already proven to handle the pressure of free kicks well. DeBruyne noted that, looking at Hojlund's performance in other penalty shootouts, he thought he could score. “It's more important for an attacker to score goals, which is why I decided to give him the ball,” he explained. The coach then decided to change the action, but the midfielder assured that there will be other opportunities for Hojlund to score.
The statement came at a moment of great enthusiasm for the Neapolitan team, which consolidated its position in the Serie A standings. DeBruyne, who gave his best on the pitch, underlined the importance of teamwork and the support of young people. “The boys are helping me and this is the most important thing,” he added, highlighting how his experience is an added value for the new generation of footballers.
Meanwhile, the news of George Baldock, Panathinaikos defender, found dead in Athens, has hit the football world. Baldock, 31, had been a key figure for the Greek team. His passing sparked condolences from clubs and fans, but had no direct impact on the Italian league.
With the match over and the team in the lead, Napoli fans can look forward to the next challenges. DeBruyne has hinted that he will continue to give his all as long as he remains on the field as the team prepares to maintain its top position in the league. The next match, scheduled for next week, will offer a new test for the Napoli team and its key players.