Italian sports papers named Alex Meret MOTM in Napoli–Juventus and hit out at Giorgio Chiellini who ‘forgot about VAR.’
Meret replaced David Ospina who picked up an injury in the warm-up and made “four crucial saves,” according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.
“Those to deny Morata and Ronaldo from point-blank range were impressive,” the pink paper wrote.
“He put his hands and his feet on Napoli’s victory,” wrote Il Corriere dello Sport.
Italian sports papers named Alex Meret MOTM in Napoli-Juventus and hit out at Giorgio Chiellini who ‘forgot about VAR.’
Meret replaced David Ospina who picked up an injury in the warm-up and made “four crucial saves,” according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.
“Those to deny Morata and Ronaldo from point-blank range were impressive,” the pink paper wrote.
“He put his hands and his feet on Napoli’s victory,” wrote Il Corriere dello Sport.
Giorgio Chiellini and Cristiano Ronaldo were among the worst players on the pitch, according to Italia media.
La Gazzetta dello Sport and Il Corriere dello Sport rated the Italian defender and the Portuguese striker 5/10, while CR7 was rated 6.5 by Tuttosport.
Chiellini jumped with his arm on Amir Rrahmani’s face and VAR did consider it a foul with Lorenzo Insigne who converted the spot-kick in the first half to allow Napoli snatch three points.
“Chiellini forgot about the ‘Big Brother’ and committed a mistake that cost Juve the victory,” wrote La Gazzetta dello Sport.
Federico Bernardeschi was also among Juventus’ most disappointing players, while Federico Chiesa was the best Bianconero at the Stadio Maradona, according to Italian sports papers.
Napoli-Juve: papers’ ratings
Gazzetta
Napoli: Meret 7.5; Di Lorenzo 6, Maksimovic 7, Rrahmani 7, Mario Rui 6.5; Bakayoko 6.5, Zielinski 6 (Fabian Ruiz 65 6); Politano 6 (Elmas 65 6), L Insigne 7 (Lobotka 87 N/A), Lozano 6.5; Osimhen 5.5 (Petagna 75 6). Coach: Gattuso 6.5
Juventus: Szczesny 6; Cuadrado 6 (Alex Sandro 46 6), De Ligt 6.5, Chiellini 5, Danilo 6; Chiesa 6.5, Bentancur 5.5 (Kulusevski 72 5.5), Rabiot 5.5, Bernardeschi 5 (McKennie 63 6); Morata 5, Ronaldo 5. Coach Pirlo: 5.5
Corriere dello Sport
Napoli: Meret 7.5; Di Lorenzo 6, Maksimovic 7.5, Rrahmani 7.5, Mario Rui 6; Bakayoko 6.5, Zielinski 6 (Fabian Ruiz 65 6); Politano 6 (Elmas 65 6), L Insigne 7 (Lobotka 87 N/A), Lozano 7; Osimhen 6 (Petagna 75 N/A). Coach: Gattuso 7
Juventus: Szczesny 6; Cuadrado 5.5 (Alex Sandro 46 6.5), De Ligt 6, Chiellini 5, Danilo 6.5; Chiesa 6.5, Bentancur 5.5 (Kulusevski 72 5.5), Rabiot 6, Bernardeschi 5 (McKennie 63 5.5); Morata 6, Ronaldo 5. Coach: Pirlo 6
Tuttosport
Napoli: Meret 8; Di Lorenzo 5.5, Maksimovic 6.5, Rrahmani 7, Mario Rui 7; Bakayoko 5.5, Zielinski 6 (Fabian Ruiz 65 6); Politano 6.5 (Elmas 65 6), L Insigne 6.5 (Lobotka 87 N/A), Lozano 6.5; Osimhen 6 (Petagna 75). Coach: Gattuso 7
Juventus: Szczesny 6; Cuadrado 5.5 (Alex Sandro 46 6.5), De Ligt 6, Chiellini 5.5, Danilo 6; Chiesa 7, Bentancur 6 (Kulusevski 72 6), Rabiot 6, Bernardeschi 6 (McKennie 63 6); Morata 5.5, Ronaldo 6.5. Coach: Pirlo 6