Parma 1-1 Napoli: Match Report and Player Ratings.

Napoli travelled to Parma today in the hopes to keep their slim Scudetto dreams alive by picking up all three points. However, they would have a disaster start instead with Parma managing to score within the first minute. Gabriel Strefezza broke free on the counter attack, before managing to beat Vanja Milinkovic Savic with a finesse shot off the post.

Napoli would then look to claim back an equalise almost immediately as they looked to turn the game into their favour. But, amongst the fierce support from inside the Stadio Ennio Tardino, Parma would manage to hold out until halftime. This was despite the fact Napoli lead the possession count 72-28% at the break.

Napoli would continue with their sluggishness into the second half as they would fail to break down Parma’s low block set up. However, Napoli wouldn’t be denied for ever as Scott McTominay would find a goal in the 60th minute. Rasmus Hojlund would lay off McTominay who slotted home a right footed finish with ease. Napoli would keep on the front foot for the rest of the game but be unable to score.

Player Ratings

Best

Gabriel Strefezza -6.5: Strefezza was my man of the match during today’s game. He provided Parma so much more than his goal as he was influential in most to all of Parma’s attacking chances.

Zion Suzuki – 6: Suzuki had another strong performance for Parma as he has been a foundation for them for the last two seasons. He dealt with all of Napoli’s Ariel chances today keeping them out for a solid hour.

Andre Frank Zambo Anguissa – 5: Zambo Anguissa was playing the conductor role for Napoli today in the center of midfield while the rest of the team played more frantically. Which allowed him to standout while he was on the field.

Worst

Kevin De Bruyne – 4: KDB looked lost out there for Napoli today as he struggled to get on the ball and maintain it. The oage of the game just looked too quick for De Bruyne to help Napoli.

Rasmus Hojlund 3.5: Hojlund struggled to get involved for Napoli today as the faltered early. Once he started behind in the game he failed to catch-up similar to how he has done in the past.

Vanja Milinkovic-Savic 3: Vanja could have cost Napoli the one point that they were able to pick up today. He looked panicked at all times if he was defending his goal or looking to move into attack.