Cagliari v Napoli: CM’s player ratings: McTominay the match-winner
Match ratings. Napoli beat Cagliari 1-0 away from home. Below are the match ratings for each player and manager from the game.
Match ratings.Napoli beat Cagliari 1-0 away from home.Below are the match ratings.Caprile 5.5: kept the game alive with a save from Politano and made a few fine saves, but he bears some of the blame for the goal conceded.Rodriguez 5.5: made a few good saves but was beaten too easily. Lacked reaction on the visitors’ goal.(from 39’ s.t Raterink n/a).Dossena 6: together with Mina, he formed a wall to contain the visitors’ lone strikerMina 6: as always, it’s hard to get past him. He often shut down Holjund.Zé Pedro 5.5: a few good defensive interventions, but the ball is played through his side too often. Needs to be reviewed regarding the goal.(from 28’ s.t Mendy 6: came on and immediately looked dangerous)Sulemana 5.5: too indecisive against a much more technically gifted side.Gaetano 6: kept his midfield afloat.Adopo 5: tried to make a mockery of the opposition but was outplayed by the Neapolitan midfield)(from 28’ s.t Deiola 6: brought order to the defence)Palestra 5.5: shut down by Conte, his forays were few and far between.Folorunsho 5.5: showed his usual determination but it wasn’t enough.(from 20’ s.t Kilicsoy 5: his introduction went almost unnoticed).Esposito 6: the best chances came from his feet.(from 39’ s.t Trepy n/a).Manager Pisacane 5: solid in defence, but to avoid relegation, the team must also attack and try to score.Milinkovic-Savic 6: his contribution was limited to a few runs forward. A mere spectator.Olivera 6: Together with Gutierrez, he marked Palestra closely but struggled more than his teammate.Buongiorno 6: put in the physical effort when needed.Beukema 6.5: alert, he limited his opponents’ forays. Unbeatable today.Gutierrez 6.5: excellent in marking Palestra.Lobotka 5.5: Failed to get the team moving as he usually does. Missed too many passes and was affected by an early yellow card.(from 10’ s.t Alisson Santos 5.5: comes on, pulls off a couple of dribbles and then disappears)Gilmour 6.5: clean and tidy. Today he was the metronome of the Azzurri midfield.(from 31’ s.t Anguissa s.v).Politano 6.5: a few good forays into the opposition’s box. He only failed to score thanks to Caprile.(from 31’ s.t Spinazzola 6.5: saved a truly dangerous situation in the closing stages)De Bruyne 6.5: a lacklustre performance, though he was too selfless on too many occasions.McTominay 6.5: scored the opening goal almost by chance, then played intelligently.Hojlund 5.5: excellent in linking up with his teammates but never a threat in front of Caprile. He squandered his only chances.Manager Conte 6: secured three crucial points for the Champions League race, although the match should have been wrapped up to avoid taking risks.Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reporting
Cagliari Player Ratings
- Caprile 5.5: made key saves but partly at fault for conceding. - Rodriguez 5.5: struggled defensively, lacking reaction. - Dossena 6: solid in defense alongside Mina. - Mina 6: a strong presence in defense. - Zé Pedro 5.5: showed defensive promise but needs improvement. - Sulemana 5.5: struggled against Napoli's quality. - Gaetano 6: held midfield well. - Adopo 5: outplayed in midfield. - Palestra 5.5: quiet game due to Conte's marking. - Folorunsho 5.5: showed determination but lacking impact. - Esposito 6: created best chances for Cagliari. - Manager Pisacane 5: Needs more attacking intent. - Milinkovic-Savic 6: limited impact going forward. - Olivera, Buongiorno, Beukema, Lobotka, Gilmour: Each played their part. - Substitutes made varied impacts.
Napoli Player Ratings
- McTominay 6.5: scored crucial goal and played smart. - De Bruyne 6.5: selfless performance but lacked spark. - Hojlund 5.5: linked play well but lacked cutting edge. - Gutierrez, Beukema 6.5: strong defensive displays. - Politano 6.5: threatened and tested Caprile. - Manager Conte 6: Secured important win but room for improvement. - Other players' performances described in detail.
Conclusion
Napoli's narrow victory showcased the importance of individual performances. McTominay's goal proved decisive, while players like Gilmour and Beukema stood out. Cagliari's struggles highlight the need for improvement in various areas. Both teams have room for growth as they look ahead in their respective campaigns.



