Napoli’s Serie A championship dreams suffered another blow on Sunday, stumbling to a 0-0 draw against Lazio in a forgettable match.
Missing key attackers Victor Osimhen, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Giovanni Simeone, Napoli’s offense sputtered, failing to register a single shot on target throughout the entire encounter.
Lazio, also depleted due to suspensions, offered little themselves, with the most exciting moment coming from a disallowed Valentin Castellanos overhead kick early in the second half.
The result leaves Napoli languishing in ninth place, a staggering 21 points behind league leaders Juventus. The champions’ title defense seems increasingly deflated, raising concerns about their ability to bounce back.
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Lazio, despite the home support boost from having the north end of the stadium closed after a recent racism incident, remain stagnant in sixth.
Their inability to create clear chances, even without key attackers Ciro Immobile and Mattia Zaccagni, highlights their own inconsistencies.
