Hojlund shines brightly to help Napoli reclaim the top spot in Serie A

Rasmus Hojlund's outstanding performance is driving Napoli's resurgence under Antonio Conte, with the Danish forward netting the crucial goal that lifted the club to lead Serie A.

In the early hours of October 6, during the 6th round of Serie A, Napoli defeated Genoa 2-1 at the Diego Armando Maradona stadium, with Hojlund emerging as the hero by scoring the winning goal in the 75th minute. From a chaotic moment inside the penalty area, Anguissa's shot was blocked by the Genoa goalkeeper, the ball rebounded perfectly to Hojlund, and the 22-year-old striker did not miss the opportunity to score on the rebound, sealing the victory for the home team.

Earlier, Hojlund had found the net against Genoa with a powerful strike, but the goal was disallowed due to Kevin De Bruyne being offside during the attacking play. Nevertheless, Hojlund's impact was evident as he played a key role in the equalizer at 1-1: his intelligent movement drew two Genoa defenders away, creating space for Anguissa to head in the goal.

Hojlund's recent form has been truly remarkable. Including his brace against Sporting CP in the Champions League midweek, the Danish striker has scored 3 goals in his last 2 matches and a total of 4 since joining Napoli on loan from Manchester United. His speed, positioning, and confidence in finishing are helping him regain the lethal striker reputation once expected at Old Trafford.

Beyond scoring, Hojlund has shown increasing chemistry with Kevin De Bruyne, who also joined Napoli this summer. The former Man City star has become the creative spark in midfield, consistently supplying passes to Hojlund much like he did for Erling Haaland at Etihad. This partnership has enabled Napoli’s attack to function smoothly and secure important victories.

After the match, Hojlund modestly said: “I don’t think I have changed much; I just do my job every day to contribute to the team.” He also revealed Conte’s sideline advice: “He noticed I was a bit tired and told me to stay alert and refresh myself to keep fighting.”

The victory over Genoa allowed Napoli to reclaim the Serie A lead with 15 points, ahead of Roma on goal difference. Under Antonio Conte, the Southern Italian club has maintained a 5-match unbeaten streak and demonstrated strong resilience both domestically and in Europe. With his current form, Hojlund is not only helping Napoli stay firmly atop the table but also proving to be a vital piece in the team’s revival this season.

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