Naples, after having strolled in Verona (5-2), again impressed against the promoted Monza (4-0) Sunday during the 2nd day of Serie A, carried by its young Georgian recruit Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, author of a doubled for his first at the Maradona stadium. “Kvarat”, arrived on the left wing of Napoli to make forget captain Lorenzo Insigne, who left for North American MLS, opened the scoring with a silky wrapped strike worthy of those his predecessor loved (35th).
In the second half, the 21-year-old Georgian international scored Neapolitan’s third goal with a shot from the left after a hook that put the fragile defense of Monza (62nd) in the wind, before collecting the ovation of the stadium at his exit (70th). With his goal scored in Verona, he now has three goals and is the surprise guest at the top of the Serie A scorers’ rankings. Meanwhile, Victor Osimhen took the break after breaking away (45+2nd) to sign his second goal of the season.
Second defeat in two matches for Monza
And another rookie, South Korean central defender Kim Min-jae, concluded the fireworks with a header (90 + 3rd). Remaining on the bench, the three new Neapolitans of the week Giovanni Simeone, Giacomo Raspadori and Tanguy Ndombélé saw that they would have to earn their place in this Napoli already in great shape.
Monza, who are starting their first season in the top flight in their history, will have to wait a while before offering their ambitious owner Silvio Berlusconi a first point after this second defeat in two matches.
