The Forza Napoli Podcast

In the second episode of the week, Joe Fischetti previews Napoli’s match on Sunday against Fiorentina and is joined by a special guest. Part 1 - Napoli-Fiorentina Preview, including: Fiorentina’s form this season; Predicted Starting XI’s; 3 Keys to the Match; and Match Prediction (~0:51) Part 2 - Forza Napoli Worldwide - Daniel Bowen Part 2 (~23:54) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the week, Vinny Sireci joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s Champions League defeat to Real Madrid, including: A rare defeat that wasn’t terribly upsetting (~2:06) Di Lorenzo’s errant pass on Real Madrid’s equalizer (~4:35) Napoli also benefiting from mistakes after Kepa’s blunder on the opener, Natan and Østigård excellent again at either end of the pitch (~7:55) Should Natan and Østigård remain the starting centre back pairing, even after Juan Jesus and Amir Rrahmani return from injury (~13:23) Valverde’s rocket of a shot and, Alex Meret’s inability to keep it out and the missed foul by Antonio Rudiger on Mathias Olivera (~15:41) Did Rudi Garcia wait too long to make his final three substitutions? (~19:31) The penalty kick decision and Zielinski converting again in style (~25:33) Jude Bellingham’s brilliant solo effort and how Real Madrid’s midfielders created problems for Napoli’s midfielders in the first half (~30:05) Rudiger’s dominance of Victor Osimhen and Matteo Politano’s dominance of Eduardo Camavinga (~34:50) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the third episode of the week, Joe Fischetti previews Napoli’s match against Lecce on Sunday, including: A quick summary of Lecce’s first six matches of the season Predicted Starting XI’s Two extensive keys to the match Match Prediction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this simulcast, Joe Fischetti joins Raffa Rispo on The Napoli Rant Instalive to react to Napoli’s 4-1 victory over Udinese on Wednesday, including: An in-depth reaction to the off-the-field drama between Victor Osimhen/Victor’s entourage and the club regarding recent TikTok posts; and All the positives from the match, including converting a penalty kick, Osimhen scoring in spite of all the drama, Kvara finally getting his goal, Natan looking very good at the back and players like Simeone and Lindstrøm getting important minutes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the week, Joe Fischetti reviews Napoli’s draw to Bologna and previews Napoli’s midweek fixture against Udinese. Part 1:  Match Review - Bologna vs Napoli, including:  Osimhen’s reaction to being subbed off; should Napoli sack Garcia?; some positive takeaways; and Lindstrøm’s absence (~1:00) Part 2: Match Preview - Napoli vs Udinese, including:  Napoli Tik Tok and Osimhen’s reaction; Udinese’s form through the first five rounds; Predicted starting XI’s; 3 Keys to the match; and Match prediction (~19:14) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this mini-pod, Joe Fischetti previews Napoli’s match at the Dall’ara on Sunday against Bologna, including: A quick summary of Bologna’s first four matches of the season and their ability to play to their opponent’s level Predicted starting XI’s; Three keys to the match; Summary of how Bologna have overhauled their entire squad in just two seasons; and Match prediction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the week, Gianluca joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s first match of the Champions League Group Stage, including: A number of chances in the first half, better in quality and quantity compared to the Genoa match, and Kvara’s quietly impressive performance (~1:21) A number of chances conceded, how the midfield is hurting the defense, a new defensive formation, individual defensive errors and the young centre backs  (~10:58) Rudi Garcia still under the microscope, some things for Napoletani to be optimistic about, but also quite a bit still to work on (~32:23) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the week, Joe Fischetti joins Fabrizio and Matt on La Lanterna Podcast to preview Napoli’s first match after the international break, including: A little bit about La Lanterna (~4:51) Did Genoa need to take one step back to Serie B in order to take two steps forward? (~7:22) Alberto Gilardino’s rise to coaching the first team in Serie A (~15:46) Genoa and Napoli’s respective results through the first three rounds of the 2023/24 campaign (~20:36) Players returning from international duty and how that may make this a close match (~22:27) Napoli’s fans expectation of the new coach and of the new season, changes at the club and the centre back situation (~24:43) Will Garcia rotate his squad with the Champions League Group Stage kicking off four days after the Genoa match? And the  tactical battle, particularly Genoa trying to play out of the back versus Napoli’s aggressive high press (~36:31) The recently ended gemellaggio between Genoa and Napoli ultras (~50:15) Match predictions (~57:32) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the week, Vincenzo Bertillo joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s 1-2 defeat to Lazio, including: Part 1 - All the blame on Juan Jesus; tactical breakdown of the goals conceded; when we might see Natan, given the upcoming fixture list; Should Napoli have signed someone “better” than Natan? (~0:54) Part 2 - Early concerns with Garcia’s management, including exhausted midfielders and questionable substitutions made/not made; and Napoli’s post about Kvaratskhelia on X (~29:44) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the second episode of the week, Brian of the Hey Eintracht Frankfurt Podcast joins Joe Fischetti to profile Napoli’s latest signing, Jesper Lindstrøm, including: Lindstrøm’s strengths and style of play; What the Dane offers in the non-possession phase; The versatile player’s ideal position; Lindstrøm’s ankle injury at the end of last season; and Chris Kaiser thoughts on Lindstrøm’s time at Brondby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the week, President of the Tri-State Napoli Club Gaetano Sollazzo joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s victory over Sassuolo, including: Part 1:  General thoughts on the match: dominant performance from start to finish; Anguissa dominating in midfield; Sassuolo’s dreadful start to the season; and Napoli’s centre backs (~0:49) Part 2:  Individual standout performances:  Captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo and his combination play with Matteo Politano; Hirving Lozano out, Jesper Lindstrøm in; Giacomo Raspadori and Napoli’s struggles from the spot; and Victor’s Osimhen’s contributions, even when he’s not taking his chances (~18:37) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the second episode of the week, Joe Fischetti reviews Napoli’s opening match of the 2023/24 campaign against Frosinone as well as the first round of Serie A matches. Part 1: A thorough assessment of the collapsed transfer of Gabri Veiga to Napoli (~1:11) Part 2: Match Preview - Napoli vs Sassuolo, including: Sassuolo’s quietly busy summer mercato; Predicted starting XI’s; Three keys to the match; and Match prediction (~20:16) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the week, Joe Fischetti reviews Napoli’s opening match of the 2023/24 campaign against Frosinone as well as the first round of Serie A matches. Part 1:  Match Review - Frosinone vs Napoli, including:  Cajuste’s difficult debut; Garcia’s tactics versus Spalletti’s; goal reviews; and standout individual performances (~1:16) Part 2:  Serie A Matchday 1 review and early indications on who will contend for the Scudetto (~16:18) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the week, Chris Kaiser joins Joe Fischetti to discuss the latest news around Napoli and to preview the opening match of the season against Frosinone: Part 1:  De Laurentiis vs the FIGC - respecting contracts and whether De Laurentiis put a target on Napoli’s back; and the Zielinski saga and the Gabri Veiga transfer (~1:25) Part 2:  Match Preview - Frosinone vs Napoli, including:  Eusebio’s return; positions up for grabs in Napoli’s starting XI; Frosinone’s starting XI; and match predictions (~31:10) Show Note:  this episode was recorded on Thursday, prior to Rudi Garcia’s pre-match press conference Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the week, Brazilian football expert Peter Pankovski joins Joe Fischetti to profile Napoli’s new central defender Natan Bernardo de Souza, including: Peter’s background with Brazilian football Natan’s early years at Flamengo Breaking out at RB Bragantino Injury concern: heart issue followed by an ACL injury Personal life challenges, including coming from poverty and a near-death experience Comparison to Brazil’s other top CB prospect Murillo Natan’s profile compared to Kim Min-jae How Bragantino’s system and style of play compare to Napoli’s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the week, Joe Fischetti discusses Napoli’s friendly against Girona while reviewing and opining on the latest news: Part 1: General thoughts on the match; Ostigard’s mistake; Natan as the replacement for Kim; Folorunsho standing out; and why Koopmeiners instead of Kamada (~1:43) Part 2: Lozano not going to LA FC; Why Simeone is far ahead of Scamacca as the best back-up striker in the league; Napoli’s impressive penalty shootout; early season injury crisis? and limited access to friendlies (~18:37) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the week, Daniel Bowen joins Joe Fischetti to discuss all things Dimaro, including: Part 1: What’s new at Dimaro? Quick review of Napoli-Anaune Val di Non; Zanoli vs Faraoni; and should Napoli extend Mario Rui? (~0:58) Part 2: Napoli-SPAL second half, including: Raspadori at right wing; Meret caught sleeping; implications of the draw; and the risk of Osimhen leaving with Al Hilal interest in Mbappe (~22:50) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the 36th installment of FNW, Danjoins Joe to tell his story and to discuss the latest news around Napoli, including: Part 1:  How Dan became a Napoli fan and following the club in the US; Argentinian connection; parallel straits: food and football; New York pizza vs Napoletana pizza; and opening a Pizzeria Napoletana (~2:00) Part 2:  Highlights from the press conferences at Dimaro, including: Have not been to casual in the mercato? The profile of players Garcia is looking for; resignation of Francesco Sinatti; and are Napoli still the favourites to repeat? (~19:04) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the week, Joe Fischetti reacts to the appointment of Mauro Meluso as the new Sporting Director of Napoli and profiles Valentina De Laurentiis and her growing role at the club. Part 1:  Mauro Meluso - Time at Lecce and Spezia; how this appointment is similar to the appointment of Giuntoli; Meluso’s personality and whether he can manage ADL; and three roles for Meluso to play at Napoli (~1:07) Part 2:  Valentina De Laurentiis - Presentation of the 2023/24 home and away kits; opening stores in Napoli and Dimaro; and expanding the brand from Napoli to the world (~15:38) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the week, Vincenzo Bertillo and Stephen Kasiewicz join Joe Fischetti to discuss the departures of Cristiano Giuntoli and Kim Min-jae, including: Part 1:  Giuntoli’s departure - Was it wise to let him go to a direct rival? Rating Giuntoli’s time at Napoli; and potential replacement sporting directors (~4:09) Part 2:  Kim's departure - Is this the new norm? How does Kim using Napoli as a stepping stone change opinions of him, if at all? Impact to Napoli’s chances of repeating as Italian champions; and possible replacements (~19:52) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the week, Joe Fischetti provides some insights on Napoli’s new coach, Rudi Garcia, including: Part 1:  Stati LOSC on Garcia’s time at Lille, and a defense of the appointment of Garcia in response to common criticisms from Napoli fans and Serie A experts alike (~1:50) Part 2:  Lyon fan Jorge Rodriguez joins Joe to talk about Garcia’s return to France, with a specific focus on his 18 months at Lyon (~24:26) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the week, Carmine Guadagno, Ralph Bizzaro and Peter Scala join Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s Scudetto-winning season by discussing their nominees for the Forza Napoli Awards, including: Best signing of the season (~4:13) Concern about Giuntoli’s potential departure from Napoli (~10:50) Best player of the season (~12:23) Thoughts on the potential departure of Kim Min-jae (~19:57) Favourite Kit (~24:07) Has De Laurentiis gotten a little too confident given all the uncertainty around the club (~27:41) Goal of the season (~30:32) Most disappointing moment of the season (~40:17) Favourite moment of the season (~51:14) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the second episode of the week, Stephen Kasiewizc joins Joe Fischetti preview Napoli’s final match of the season against Sampdoria and to discuss Napoli’s haul of Serie A awards: Another historic club is relegated (~1:26) Sampdoria’s new ownership (~8:20) Alessandro Zanoli’s second half of the season and his potential future at Napoli (~16:10) Predicted Starting XI’s (~20:57) Serie A Awards: Luciano Spalletti - Best Coach, and who else could have been nominated (~28:53) Kim Min-Jae - Best Defender (~35:59) Napoli snubbed for Best Midfielder (~40:45) Victor Osimhen - Best Striker (~44:51) Khvicha Kvara - Most Valuable Player, and should it have been Osimhen (~47:14) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the week, Mario joins Joe Fischetti reviews Napoli’s penultimate match of the season against Bologna and to discuss the latest on the coaching situation at Napoli, including: The atmosphere at the Stadio Renato Dell’Ara (~1:29) Victor Osimhen’s performance (~3:21) Breakdown of each of Osimhen’s goals (~5:29) Breakdown of each of Bologna’s goal (~12:32) The play of Alessio Zerbin (~19:14) Update on the coaching situation and thoughts on the short list of potential replacement (~24:18) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the second episode of the week, Joe Fischetti previews Napoli’s penultimate match of the season against Bologna, including: Bologna's record against top clubs in the girone di ritorno Napoli's brief history against Thiago Motta - one of the candidates to replace Luciano Spalletti Predicted starting XI’s 3 Keys to the match Match Prediction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the week, Joe Fischetti reviews Napoli’s victory over Inter on Sunday and assesses potential coaching replacements should Luciano Spalletti leave the club. Part 1 - Match Review: Napoli vs Inter, including: Napoli’s best performance in nearly two months; Gagliardini’s dismissal; return of the qualities from earlier in the season that won the Scudetto; goal review; and Osimhen frustration after being taken off (~0:59) Part 2 - Background behind Spalletti’s potential departure from Napoli and an assessment of who of the many coaches that have been linked to Napoli are realistic replacements (~15:16) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the week, Joe Fischetti reviews Napoli’s loss to Monza on Sunday and is joined by James Gamlin to discuss the latest edition of the Escapismo magazine: Part 1 - Match Review: Monza vs Napoli, including: few remaining motivations for Napoli; Spallett’s rotations; Napoli’s poor shot accuracy; really impressive Monza performance; and the silence of the VAR (~1:00) Part 2 - James Gamlin joins Joe to talk about the latest special edition of the Escapismo magazine dedicated entirely to Napoli (~14:09) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the second episode of the week, Joe Fischetti previews Napoli’s match on Sunday against Monza and provides another Napoli fan compilation. Part 1 - Match Preview: Monza vs Napoli, including recent form, projected Starting XI’s, 3 keys to the match, and match prediction (~0:55) Part 2 - Back by popular demand, another compilation of Napoli fans expressing what this scudetto means to them (~18:27) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the week, Raffa Rispo of the Napoli Rant  joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s victory over Fiorentina and the ensuing party, including: What this Scudetto means to Raffa (~2:31) Spalletti’s rotation and balancing between point-maximization and experimentation (~11:33) Pierluigi Gollini’s performance in goal (~17:20) Was Spalletti’s use of Elmas and Raspadori a glimpse at how we might see them used next season? (~23:10) Victor Osimhen’s penalty kicks (~28:27) Scudetto festivities before, during and after the match (~31:56) Thoughts on Giuntoli’s likely leaving the club and worse, potentially joining Juventus (~39:27) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the 35th installment of FNW, Joe Fischetti is joined by Napoli fans all over the world to share their thoughts on just what this Scudetto means to them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the week, Joe Fischetti reviews Napoli’s disappointing draw against Salernitana on Sunday and previews Napoli’s match against Udinese on Thursday. Part 1 - Daniel Bowen joins Joe to review Napoli-Salernitana, with a specific focus on the atmosphere in and around the Stadio Maradona, before, during and after the match (~1:02) Part 2 - Match Preview:  Udinese vs Napoli, including Udinese’s recent form, injury updates and projected starting XI’s, 3 keys to the match and match prediction (~32:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the week, Joe Fischetti reviews Napoli’s dramatic late win over Juventus and previews Napoli's potential-Scudetto-winning match against Salernitana on Sunday. Part 1 - Match Review:  Juventus vs Napoli (~1:06), including:  Allegri replicating Pioli’s tactics using a traditional Juventus system; Three key episodes: Gatti’s whack on Kvaratskhelia Di Maria’s goal chalked off Raspadori’s late winner; and A few minutes on Captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo Part 2 - Match Preview: Napoli vs Salernitana (~18:22), including: All the details on the postponement of the match till Sunday; Salernitana’s positive run of form; Injuries and projected starting lineups;  Three keys to the match; and Match prediction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the second episode of the week, Jurre van Wanrooij joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s Champions League Quarter-final second leg against Milan and to preview another big match on Sunday against Juventus Part 1 - Match Review: Napoli vs Milan Champions League Quarter-final 2nd leg (~2:06), including:  Milan’s defensive masterclass;  Rafael Leão and Milan’s lethal counter-attack;  Giroud’s goal and Napoli’s failure to commit a tactical foul; Leão’s tackle on Lozano in the area and the Boban conspiracy theory; More injuries for Napoli; Maignan is Milan’s most important player; and Napoli’s inability to finish. Part 2 - Match Preview: Juventus vs Napoli (~28:51), including: Juventus’ 15-point deduction is reversed Juventus’ Europa League Quarter-final tie against Sporting; Juventus and Napoli both in poor form of late; Injuries and projected starting lineups; and Match predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the week, Joe Fischetti previews Napoli’s Champions League Quarter-final second leg match against Milan, including: Almost everyone dropping points on Matchday 30: Stefano Pioli’s rotation ahead of Milan’s draw to Bologna and Luciano Spalletti’s rotation ahead of Napoli’s draw to Hellas Verona (~1:02) Predicted starting XI’s (~9:19) 3 Keys to the Match (~21:14) Match Prediction (~34:28) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the second episode of the week, Daniel Russo joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s Champions League Quarter-final first leg match against Milan, including: Part 1 - Dreadful officiating:  the non-call on Kvara; Anguissa’s dismissal; Kim’s yellow card; inconsistencies between the first half and second half; and potential missed calls for Milan too  (~0:48) Part 2 - Match review, including:  Elmas playing as a false 9; Mike Maignon the best in the world; undeserved result for Napoli; Milan’s goal; and shameful behaviour from both sets of fans (~20:58) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the week, Vincenze Bertillo joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s victory over Lecce on Friday and to preview Napoli’s Champions League Quarter-final match against Milan on Wednesday, including: Part 1 - Match Review: Lecce-Napoli, including: Reasons for Napoli’s sudden dip in form; Defense still shaky but making big contributions in attack; positive takeaways from the win; and Giovanni’s Di Lorenzo’s leadership (~1:02) Part 2 - Champions League Match Preview: Milan-Napoli, including: was Milan’s psychological advantage diminished by the latest Serie A results? Who will start for Napoli? and what would be a satisfactory result? (~24:33) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the second episode of the week, Joe Fischetti previews Napoli’s match on Friday against Lecce, including: Lecce’s current form and Marco Baroni’s brief history with Napoli; Predicted starting lineups and why we could see some changes from Lecce with Sampdoria on the horizon; 3 Keys to the match:  right the wrong; Use our width and if that doesn’t work, have a Plan B; and key Lecce players to look out for; Match Prediction and the latest on the ultras-ADL drama Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the week, Ashley Pearce joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s loss to Milan on Sunday, including: Part 1 - Everything that went right for Milan: Pioli’s formation and tactics; Calabria marking Kvaratskhelia; Napoli without Osimhen; individual assignments in the midfield; and Leão and Brahim (~1:53) Part 2 - Everything that went wrong for Napoli: Spalletti’s tactics; failure to adapt; struggles creating chances; worst defensive performance of the season; handing Milan the psychological advantage in the Champions League; and the ultras vs ADL (~18:43) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the second episode of the week, Joe Fischetti previews the first of three matches between Napoli and Milan over the next three weeks, including: Milan’s current form, including their struggles in the second half of the season and whether Pioli will continue playing with a back three or revert to a back four; Predicted starting lineups and the drama between Kim Min-jae and the South Korean national team during the March international break; 3 Keys to the match:  Victor Osimhen’s injury and Giovanni Simeone’s second opportunity to play meaningful minutes; Rafael Leão’s form and dreadful body language; and Milan’s tactical overloads both in defense and in attack; Match Prediction and a quick word on the new ticket prices and the ultra silent protest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the week, Joe Fischetti provides a long-overdue update on Napoli Femminile, including: Where we left off from the last update Competition at the top of the table The new Serie A and Serie B Femminile promotion and relegation rules Napoli’s lethal strike duo Winter transfer market Shock sacking of Dimitri Lipoff New kits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the week, Stephen Kasiewicz joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s victory over Torino on Sunday, including: Another brilliant performance from Victor Osimhen (~1:34) Napoli’s beautiful team goal (~5:17) Steamrolling a very strong defence (~9:58) Kvaratskhelia now instilling fear in defenders and forcing errors as a result (~13:43) 15 minute stretch where Torino were clearly the better side (~17:16) Would any respectable goalkeeper have as good of a season as Meret has had behind this Napoli back line? (~20:21) Ndombele rewarded for his progress (~26:18) Will Napoli sell all of their stars in the summer? (~31:34) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the second episode of the week, Joe Fischetti reviews the return leg of Napoli’s Champions League tie against Eintracht Frankfurt and previews Napoli’s match on Sunday against Torino, including: Part 1 - Not a great first half, but Napoli still had their chances; Zielinski’s strong performance; the brilliance of Victor Osimhen (on both goals); Kim’s early substitution; working hard at 5-0 up; Quarter-final draw; and the riots at Piazza del Gesu (~1:07) Part 2 - Torino-Napoli Match Preview, including: Recent form; injury updates, predicted starting XI’s, 3 Keys to the Match; and match prediction (~18:05) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the week, Lorenzo joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s victory over Atalanta and quickly preview the return leg of Napoli’s Champions League tie against Eintracht Frankfurt, including: Part 1 - Match Review:  Napoli-Atalanta, including:  Another Kvaratskhelia wonder-goal, differences between Atalanta and Lazio matches; Gasperini’s questionable decisions, Gollini’s debut, Politano’s return, Rrahmani’s quiet excellence and Osimhen’s frustration when taken off (~0:49) Part 2 - Match Preview:  Napoli-Eintracht Frankfurt, including:  injury updates, predicted starting XI’s and the ridiculous, flip-flopping travel ban and potential Quarter Final opponents should Napoli advance (~39:44) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the second episode of the week, Nigel of AtalantaBC_News joins Joe Fischetti to preview Napoli’s match on Saturday against Atalanta, including: Part 1 - Atalanta’s season thus far, including: Top 4 aspirations, the latest on Juventus’ appeal and how that could affect Atalanta, Lookman and Hojlund as the new Muriel and Zapata and Atalanta’s struggles at the Gewiss (~0:51) Part 2 - Injury updates, predicted starting XI’s and match prediction (~17:56) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the week, Gianluca joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s second loss of the season, including: Maurizio Sarri using Inzaghi-ball to beat Luciano Spalletti’s Sarri-ball (~1:35) Did Napoli underutilize their wings? (~4:40) Should Patric have been sent off? (~7:18) Napoli lacking a player to take direct free kicks (~12:56) A blueprint on how to beat Napoli (~17:14) Kvara’s turnover and Vecino’s brilliant goal (~21:44) Man of the Match (~23:50) Traveling Lazio fans bringing paper bombs into the Maradona (~26:55) Osimhen working so hard to play in the English Premier League (~30:37) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the week, Joe Fischetti reviews Saturday's Match against Empoli and previews Friday’s match against Lazio, including: Part 1 - Match Review: Empoli vs Napoli, including: Napoli taking advantage of corner kicks; Mario Rui’s red card and playing with ten men; Vicario with another stellar performance; Napoli’s impressive defensive run of form; and Hirvng Lozano continued strong play (~0:57) Part 2 - Match Preview: Napoli vs Lazio with Alasdair Mackenzie, including: Lazio’s season up to this point; Sarri’s reluctance to rotate, despite a busy summer mercato; Inconsistent Alberto and Milinkovic-Savic; Injuries to Immobile; Starting lineups; and a brief recent history of this fixture (~14:42) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the third episode of the week, Joe Fischetti previews Saturday's Match against Empoli, including: Empoli’s form this season Empoli’s business model compared to Napoli and Atalanta Past business between Napoli and Empoli, both direct and indirect  Predicted starting XI’s 3 keys to the match Match Prediction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the second episode of the week, Vincenzo Bertillo joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s win over Eintracht Frankfurt in the first leg of the Champions League Round of 16, including: General thoughts on the match (~1:18) Randal Kolo Muani’s sending off (~6:35) Napoli’s poor conversion rate from the penalty spot (~9:02) Unbelievable second goal (~14:04) Anguissa and Lozano both have their best match of 2023 (~18:46) Comparing Napoli to Manchester United (~24:25) Another incredible performance from Lobotka (~31:52) Did Spalletti wait too long to make substitutions (~39:31) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the week, Joe Fischetti reviews Napoli’s win over Sassuolo and previews Napoli’s match against Eintracht Frankfurt: Part 1:  Match Review - Sassuolo-Napoli, including: More wonder-goals from Kvaratskhelia and Osimhen; Osimhen’s numerous chances; Simone’s disallowed goal and why VAR needs to change; Spalletti’s late changes; the other impressive left winger; Sassuolo’s dilemma; and Napoli’s kickoff routine (~1:06) Part 2:  Match Preview - Eintracht Frankfurt-Napoli, including:  Frankfurt’s journey to the Champions League, including their dramatic Europa League win; Frankfurt’s familiar business model; Frankfurt’s Champions League Group Stage; Starting Lineups; Frankfurt’s style of play and key players; and match prediction (~19:50) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the week, Joe Fischetti reviews Napoli’s win over Cremonese and previews Napoli’s match against Sassuolo: Part 1:  Match Review - Napoli-Cremonese, including: the magic number, Lozano’s standout performance, winning despite playing poorly and other traits of champions (~1:52) Part 2:  Match Preview - Sassuolo-Napoli, including:  Sassuolo’s recent run of form, predicted starting XI’s, 3 keys to the match and match prediction (~21:23) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the second episode of the week, Joe Fischetti previews the match on Sunday against Cremonese, including: Cremonese’s first half of the season The curious coaching situation in Cremona Predicted starting lineups Three keys to the match Match prediction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the week, Chris Kaiser joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s win over Spezia, including: Part 1: A first half that actually wasn’t so bad; Kvara’s penalty kick; Osimhen rising high; and an unselfish third goal; (~0:54) Part 2: Osimhen goes into the stands; taking disgusting chants to another level; and the Ciro Santoriello video (~31:49) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the week, Joe Fischetti previews the match on Sunday against Spezia, including: Spezia’s first half of the season Gli Aquilotti’s injury-plagued season Predicted starting lineups Three keys to the match Match prediction Shoutout to English Napoli content producers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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In the first episode of the week, Daniel Del Grosso joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s review Napoli’s final match of the Girone di Andata and to provide an update on the Primavera, including: Part 1: Match Review - Salernitana-Napoli, including: breaking down the low block; Mario Rui and Anguissa celebrating Di Lorenzo’s goal; Osimhen scores again; Another big save from Meret; and Spalletti waiting to make changes (~0:54) Part 2: Primavera Update, including: Quick recap of the Azzurrini’s last four matches and players to look out for in the second half of the season (~30:28) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the second episode of the week, Joe Fischetti reviews Napoli’s exit from the Coppa Italia and previews the Salernitana match, including: Part 1:  Match Review - Napoli-Cremonese, including: what went wrong, Spalletti’s choices, new right winger, positive takeaways and another new shirt (~0:55) Part 2:  Match Preview - Salernitana-Napoli, including: current form, Nicola’s letter, injury updates, predicted starting XI’s and match prediction (~17:32) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the week, Paol joins Joe Fischetti to review the big match on Friday against Juventus, including: Part 1: Best Napoli win ever? And the Osimhen/Kvaratskhelia strike partnership, (~0:58) Part 2: Rrahmani’s recovery, Meret changes the fate of the match, Elmas off the bench, Osimhen’s “uppercut” on Locatelli and the handshake (~16:07) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the second episode of the week, Jurre van Wanrooij joins Joe Fischetti to preview the big match against Juventus, including: Part 1: Juventus’ start to the season - Slow start and how Allegri turned it around (~0:59) Part 2: Napoli-Juventus match preview - Injury updates; predicted starting XI’s; and match predictions (~29:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the week, Joe Fischetti reviews Sampdoria-Napoli, including: Tributes to Siniša Mihajlović and Gianluca Vialli (~1:00) Two penalty kicks and Napoli’s penalty taker dilemma (~2:32) Red card for Tomas Rincon (~7:37) Two negative takeaways from Napoli’s play (~9:04) Osimhen ‘Man of the match’ and Mario Rui’s cross (~12:22) Kim Min-jae’s substitution at the break (~14:27) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the third episode of the week, Stephen Kasiewicz joins Joe Fischetti to preview Sampdoria-Napoli, including: Sampdoria’s start to the season (~2:08) Ownership situation (~4:34) Appointment of Dejan Stankovic (~13:15) Sampdoria’s win over Sassuolo (~19:34) January transfers and what Napoli fans can expect from Bartosz Bereszyński (~22:26) Injury update (~28:33) Predicted starting XI’s (~33:18) Match prediction (~36:28) Remembering Gianluca Vialli (~38:36) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the second episode of the week, Joe Fischetti reviews Napoli’s first defeat of the Serie A campaign, including: Part 1: Starting lineups and how Inzaghi set up to beat Napoli (~0:57) Part 2: Sozza’s officiating and what this defeat means for Napoli (~15:46) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the week, Anthony Privetera joins Joe Fischetti to preview the big match against Inter, including: Part 1: Inter’s start to the season - the return and absence of Lukaku; Inter conceding loads of goals; the Nerazzurri’s record against the top half; and Inter’s financial situation affecting their ability to compete (~0:52) Part 2: Inter-Napoli match preview - the after-effects of the World Cup break and associated injury updates; predicted starting XI’s; and match predictions (~20:29) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the week, Joe Fischetti covers the following: Part 1:  Reaction to Napoli’s friendly losses to Villareal and Lille, and whether Napoli fans should be concerned heading into the Inter match (~1:04) Part 2:  The latest on Napoli Femminile, including a showdown against top-of-the-table Lazio (~21:50) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the 34th installment of FNW, Antonio joins Joe to tell his story and to discuss the latest news around Napoli, including: Part 1: How Antonio became a Napoli fan; the Messi/Maradona debate; and passing on SSC Napoli to the next generation (~1:30) Part 2: Key themes from the Winter Football Series in Turkey: where to play Raspadori; concerns about Kvara? and Ndombele moving up the depth charts (~8:58) Part 3: Other news: Insigne wanting to train at Castel Volturno; Possible Zanoli-Bartosz Bereszyński swap; and thoughts on Marek Hamšík having a future management/director role at the club (~26:26) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the week, Savas Platinitis and Mike Bonadiman join Joe Fischetti to cover the investigation into Juventus’ financial irregularities and the possible consequences.  Part 1 - Summary of what we know so far at Juventus (~1:08) Part 2 - Why the board might have resigned, how this compares to Calciopoli and what the potential punishment might be (~10:41) Part 3 - How important are Juventus to Serie A and could the off the field issues affect Juventus’ play on the field (~26:45) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the 33rd installment of FNW, Ron joins Joe to tell his story and to review how Napoli players have performed through the first two rounds of the FIFA World Cup, including: Part 1: How Ron became a Napoli fan; Watching Napoli live, home and away; favourite players; and the Napoli Club Israel (~0:57) Part 2: Groups C and G - Hirving Lozano, Piotr Zielinski and André-Frank Zambo Anguissa (~11:25) Part 3: Groups H - Mathias Olivera and Kim Min-jae (~29:40) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the week, Joe Fischetti covers the following: Part 1: A comprehensive recap of Napoli Primavera’s start to the 2022/23 campaign (~1:08) Part 2: A comprehensive recap of Napoli Femminile’s start to the 2022/23 campaign (~26:46) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the week, Joe Fischetti covers the following: Part 1:  Match Review - Napoli vs Udinese (~1:09) Part 2:  Is the break good or bad? Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer kits, and all you need to know about the International break (~12:56) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the second episode of the week, Joe Fischetti previews Napoli’s final match of the calendar year, which is against Udinese, including: Udinese’s recent form Predicted starting lineups Three keys to the match Match prediction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the 32nd installment of FNW, Lorenzo joins Joe to tell his story and to review the Napoli-Empoli match, including: Part 1: How Lorenzo became a Napoli fan; Being a local fan vs being an international fan; How fans want to be treated; and Napoli communities outside of Italy (~1:13) Part 2: Match Review - Napoli vs Empoli, including back-to-back difficult wins; Empoli’s structure and crossing the ball; key contributions from Victor Osimhen; and Lozano’s spark off the bench (~21:45) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the week, Daniel Bowen joins Joe Fischetti to cover the following: Part 1: Match Review - Atalanta vs Napoli - Eljif Elmas and Victor Osimhen (~0:57) Part 2: Match Review - Atalanta vs Napoli continued - Alex Meret; the importance wins like this one; more offensive chants; and some interesting matchday experiences, (~12:06) Part 3: Champions League Draw and Match Preview - Napoli vs Empoli (~30:04) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the week, Vice President of the Tri State Napoli Club, Peter Scala, joins Joe Fischetti to review Liverpool-Napoli, including: Part 1: End of the streak but top of the group; different approach; and Spalletti waiting a while to make changes (~1:00) Part 2: Semi-Automated Offside Technology (SAOT); Strong play from Ostigard and Olivera; Was Meret to blame for the goals conceded; Possible opponents for the Round of 16; and details on the Tri State Meet for the Atalanta Match (~15:27) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the second episode of the week, Joe Fischetti covers the following: Part 1: Match Review - Napoli vs Rangers (~1:03) Part 2: Match Preview - Napoli vs Sassuolo (~15:47) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the week, TV 2 Sport Denmark pundit, Chris Kaiser, joins Joe Fischetti to review Roma-Napoli, including: Part 1: Contrasting styles of play between Mourinho and Spalletti; Spalletti’s interesting substitutions (~0:56) Part 2: VAR penalty decisions; Osimhen’s brilliant winner; and a quick look ahead to Napoli-Ajax (~23:50) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the second episode of the week, Joe Fischetti discusses the following: Part 1: Primavera Match Reviews, including Torino U19 vs Napoli U19 in the Primavera 1 and Napoli U19 vs Salernitana U19 in the Coppa italia Primavera (~1:05) Part 2: Match Review - Ravenna Women vs Napoli CF(~18:15) Part 3: Roma Q&A Match Preview with Gianni Delli Colli (~27:12) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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In this mini-pod, Joe Fischetti previews Sunday’s match against Bologna, including: Bologna’s slow start to the season Napoli’s recent history against Thiago Motta Predicted Starting XI’s 3 keys to the match Prediction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the second episode of the week, Serie A and B commentator, and host of the Lega Football Podcast, David Ferrini, joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli-Ajax, including: Part 1: David’s epic Italian football road trip, First Half: Lozano back in form, Raspadori on fire, the elegance of Kvaratskhelia, and Napoli just more clinical (~1:03) Part 2: Second Half: Ajax’s first goal; the loss of Anguissa; Ndombele continuing to improve; the return of Osimhen; team bond in the locker room; Juan Jesus gets a rare start; and new chant from the ultras (~18:15) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the week, Joe Fischetti reviews all of Napoli's clubs' latest matches, including: Part 1: Match Review - Cremonese vs Napoli (~1:06) Part 2: Match Review - Napoli U19 vs Bologna U19 (~18:20) Part 3: Match Preview - Napoli vs Ajax (~28:02) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this mini-pod, Joe Fischetti previews Sunday’s match against Cremonese, including: Massimiliano Alvini’s rise to Serie A Lots of changes to Cremonese’s Serie B squad Updated Predicted Starting XI’s 3 keys to the match Prediction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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In the first episode of the week, Joe Fischetti covers the following: Part 1: Match Review - Napoli vs Torino (~1:08) Part 2: Match Review - Cagliari U19 vs Napoli U19 (~13:20) Part 3: Match Preview - Napoli Femminile vs Chievo Verona Women (~23:25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the week, ToroNews.net Diego Fornero joins Joe Fischetti to preview Napoli/Torino, including: Juric vs Vagnati Torino’s summer mercato Torino’s start to the season Back-to-back tough results Injury updates Projected starting XI’s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the week, Daniel Bowen joins Joe Fischetti to review Milan/Napoli, including: Part 1: First half - Milan’s quick start, Alex Meret, Napoli’s defense, recipe to beat Napoli? (~0:58) Part 2: Second half - Kvara contributing without scoring, Zerbin over Lozano, Lozano’s reaction after the match, Simeone’s equalizer, cazzima (~23:59) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the 30th installment of FNW, a very special guest joins Joe to tell his story and to preview the big match against Milan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the 29th installment of FNW, Joe and Henry discuss: Part 1: How Henry became a Napoli fan (~1:18) Part 2: Match Review - Ranger vs Napoli, including: the crazy penalty sequence, Napoli’s stellar midfield trio and Ndombele’s best performance (~14:33) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the week, Joe Fischetti covers the following: Part 1: Match Review - Napoli vs Spezia (~1:08) Part 2: Primavera and Femminile Update (~15:17) Part 3: Match Preview - Rangers vs Napoli (~28:54) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the second episode of the week, Raffa Rispo joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli/Liverpool: Part 1: General thoughts: Napoli’s fast start; Klopp’s high line; Did Napoli win or did Liverpool lose?; Spalletti’s substitutions (~1:16) Part 2: Individual performances: Zielinski, Anguissa, Simeone, Osimhen, Kvara and Meret (~18:44) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the week, Mike joins Joe Fischetti covers the following: Parts 1 & 2: Match Review - Lazio vs Napoli, including Zaccagni’s opener, Kim’s equalizer, Kvara’s winner and Mario Rui’s elbow (~0:53 and ~9:19) Part 3: Match Preview - Napoli vs Liverpool (~24:06) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the second episode of the week, Joe Fischetti covers the following: Part 1: Match Review - Napoli vs Lecce (~1:02) Part 2: Match Preview with Jerry Mancini - Lazio vs Napoli (~18:23) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the week, Joe Fischetti covers the following: Part 1: Match Review - Fiorentina vs Napoli (~0:58) Part 2: Match Review - Napoli U19 vs Cesena U19 (~15:06) Part 3: Match Preview - Napoli vs Lecce (~25:40) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the second episode of the week, Giancarlo Rinaldi joins Joe Fischetti to preview Fiorentina-Napoli, including: Part 1: Fiorentina’s summer mercato (~1:00) Part 2: Fiorentina’s start to 2022/23, limited visitors seats at the Franchi, probable formations and predictions (~23:55) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the week, Joe Fischetti reviews Napoli-Monza, including: Part 1: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Victor Osimhen and Kim Min-jae (~1:20) Part 2: Some interesting comments from Spalletti after the match and how to integrate Ndombele, Simeone and Raspadori (~9:38) Part 3: Officiating non-call, Diego Demme’s Instagram, Andrea Petagna and whether we should consider Napoli scudetto contenders (~17:54) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the second episode of the week, Joe Fischetti covers the following: Part 1: Match Review - Lecce U19-Napoli U19 (~1:02) Part 2: Match Preview - Napoli-Monza (~10:01) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the week, Sean Sullivan joins Joe Fischetti to review the opening match of the campaign, including: Part 1: General thoughts on the match and assessments of debutants (~1:19) Part 2: Standout performances: Lobotka,Lozano, Osimhen, Zielinski (~21:50) Part 3: Goals conceded, tributes to Claudio Garella and more racist chants at the Bentegodi (~32:49) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the second episode of the week, Rick Hough joins Joe Fischetti to preview the opening match of the campaign, including: Part 1: Hellas Verona’s summer mercato (~0:57) Part 2: Rick’s new book Verona at War - Volume 1, Rise and Verona-Bari match review (~19:55) Part 3: Match Preview - Verona-Napoli (~32:49) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the week, Joe Fischetti covers the following: Part 1: Match Review - Napoli vs Espanyol (~0:59) Part 2: 2022/23 Serie A Top 4 Predictions (~11:25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the 28th episode of FNW, Joe and Mike discuss: Part 1: How Mike became a Napoli fan (~0:53) Part 2: Match Review - Napoli vs Girona (~13:23) Part 3: Dries Mertens farewell video, De Laurentiis’ comments about AFCON and a contract between Everton and Napoli (~34:25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the second episode of the week, Joe Fischetti reviews Napoli’s friendly against RCD Mallorca, including: - Designated penalty kick taker - Meret’s blunder and Kepa’s imminent arrival - Kim Min-Jae’s debut and Østigård’s potential - Forward pace and play - Spalletti’s post-match comments - Broken Facebook Live Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices