Khvicha Kvaratskhelia once again proved the difference maker in Napoli’s 3-0 win over Spezia, earning plaudits from the Italian media.
The 21-year-old Georgian winger played a central role in the Partenopei’s comfortable victory in Liguria, scoring from the penalty spot and providing an assist for talismanic striker Victor Osimhen.
Kvaratskhelia has been one of the core reasons behind Napoli’s Scudetto charge this season and his work has not gone unnoticed, with eyes across the footballing world on the emerging star, who has directly contributed to 24 goals in 22 games across Serie A and the Champions League this season.
La Gazzetta dello Sport alluded to Kvaratskhelia’s magic on the pitch, highlighting how he can produce something out of thin air, saying: “Goals, assists and the feeling that he can pull the rabbit out of the hat.”
Tuttosport spoke highly of the Georgian winger and compared him to a Manchester United legend, praising his abilities: “If only for that double 7 on his back, for the beard, for the slightly lowered socks, but he really does look like the new George Best.”
Corriere dello Sport took on a poetic tone, enamoured by Kvaratskhelia’s skills and creativity on the pitch, commenting: “He is sun and air, he is water and light, a football with which one is forced to fall in love.”
Kvaratskhelia’s ratings in the Italian newspapers
La Gazzetta dello Sport: 7.5
Tuttosport: 7.5
Corriere dello Sport: 8