Napoli 3-0 Frosinone: De Bruyne inspires new approach in Serie A win
Napoli cruised to a 3-0 victory over Frosinone at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in their Serie A opener. Summer signing Kevin De Bruyne, who joined from Manchester City, was the creative hub of the side and helped set the tone for what looks like a refreshed tactical identity. The promoted side offered little resistance as the home side controlled midfield and took their chances efficiently. The result suggests Napoli have successfully retooled their squad around De Bruyne's playmaking qualities ahead of the new season.
Read the full story at football-italia.netA 3-0 opening-day win is a statement Napoli needed after the turbulence of recent seasons, and the fact that De Bruyne is already the team's offensive engine bodes well for the months ahead. Conte, if he is the architect, appears to be building the side around a player who has spent a decade pulling strings at the highest level. If this connection holds, Napoli's ceiling in Serie A and in Europe looks considerably higher than it did twelve months ago.
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