Napoli midfielders Scott McTominay and Kevin De Bruyne were instrumental in their team’s resounding 4-0 win against Cremonese on Friday night. Both players contributed goals, with De Bruyne also providing an assist for McTominay’s opening strike.
McTominay found the back of the net just three minutes into the match, capitalizing on a swift start from Napoli. De Bruyne delivered a precise pass to the former Manchester United player, who then unleashed a low shot into the far corner from outside the penalty area, leaving goalkeeper Emil Audero with no chance.
Speaking to DAZN after the game, McTominay confirmed his preferred midfield role, expressing happiness with the scoring opportunities he had. The Scottish international had seven shot attempts during the match, including a penalty that was saved by Audero.
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De Bruyne, who was named the Man of the Match by Football Italia and Serie A, delivered a performance reminiscent of his career highlights. While he may not have fully showcased his capabilities since arriving in Italy, his display against Cremonese suggests he still has much to offer Napoli.
In his post-match interview with DAZN, De Bruyne acknowledged that the team’s performance in the previous week, a 2-0 home loss to Lazio, was unsatisfactory. “We always go out there to win,” he stated, adding that scoring early in this match proved beneficial.
He concluded by expressing the team’s satisfaction with the victory and his desire to continue playing at such a high level and celebrate more successes.
The partnership between McTominay and De Bruyne, two players who once competed against each other in Manchester’s fierce derby, is developing well. They will be keen to maintain this momentum throughout the remainder of the season and into the next.