Napoli's midfielders McTominay and De Bruyne excel in their debut match in the Serie A season
In the opening match of the Serie A season, Napoli showcased their prowess with a dominant 2-0 victory over Sassuolo at the Mapei Stadium in Reggio Emilia, Italy.
With Romelu Lukaku sidelined through injury, Lorenzo Lucca stepped up to fill the void as the lone forward for Napoli. However, it was the new signing, Scott McTominay, who stole the show.
McTominay, who joined Napoli this summer from Manchester United, was last season's Serie A Most Valuable Player. He made his presence felt early on, scoring the opening goal for Napoli after just 17 minutes. Matteo Politano provided the assist with a well-timed cross, and McTominay rose highest to head the ball past the Sassuolo goalkeeper.
Kevin De Bruyne, another new arrival at Napoli, dictated the tempo of the game for most of the match. The Belgian midfielder created an early chance and scored the second goal for Napoli after the break, converting a free-kick to extend their lead.
McTominay came close to scoring a second goal for Napoli, with his effort rattling the bar just before half-time. Despite the missed opportunity, McTominay's performance was a clear indication of the impact he could have for Napoli this season.
De Bruyne's influence was evident throughout the match, as he controlled the midfield and orchestrated Napoli's attacks. His performance was a promising sign for Napoli fans, who are eager to see how the new-look team will perform this season.
With the win, Napoli have made a strong start to their Serie A campaign, and will be looking to build on this victory when they face Spezia next weekend.
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