Napoli returned to the pitch with a dominant performance, defeating Frosinone 3-0 at their home. The victory was led by a brace from Kevin De Bruyne and a goal from Daniele Lang, two players who sparked contrasting comments from journalist Fulvio Giuliani, interviewed by Radio Tutto Napoli.
Giuliani highlighted that Lang, who had not shown the same quality in the past, proved to be a key element in the match. “He played an excellent game the whole time he was on the pitch, apart from the goal,” he said, highlighting the need to give the young midfielder more space to consolidate his position in the team. In contrast, De Bruyne was described as a case of a “usage problem”. According to Giuliani, the Belgian midfielder never suddenly became incapable of leading the game; rather, its effectiveness depends on the freedom and tactical intelligence afforded it. “He is a player capable of shifting the balance in Serie A. Even questioning his commitment because he performed better with Belgium has always seemed very superficial to me,” he added.
Meanwhile, the situation of Lucca, who played a limited role in the match, was the subject of reflection. Giuliani expressed concern about his remaining in the squad: "In January we will have to find a solution. It was a very heavy investment and you can't simply give it away." The journalist suggested that, although a change of role or a different market operation could be evaluated, the difficulty of continuing with Lucca is evident. “A new opportunity as a starter against Venezia could also be rational and predictable, while it would surprise me to see him from the start in Villarreal,” he said, leaving open the possibility of a change of role or transfer.
The match therefore highlighted both strengths and areas for improvement for Napoli. While De Bruyne and Lang have proven their worth, the management of players like Lucca remains an open question. With the calendar in full gear, the club will need to carefully evaluate the options available to ensure a balanced and competitive squad in the coming weeks.