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Kevin De Bruyne lifts Napoli past Genoa in Serie A opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 9:10 PM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Kevin De Bruyne lifts Napoli past Genoa in Serie A opener

Summary

Napoli secured a 2-0 win against Genoa on August 22, 2026, with Kevin De Bruyne contributing significantly in his debut. After a sluggish start, De Bruyne scored first by overpowering Johan Vasquez and assisted Antonio Vergara on the second goal. Max Allegri, Napoli's head coach, noted the players' fitness issues but expressed optimism about their potential. He highlighted De Bruyne's unique abilities that set him apart from other players and the need for better organization in upcoming matches.

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By the Numbers

•De Bruyne scored and assisted in Napoli's 2-0 win over Genoa.
•Allegri praised De Bruyne as a standout talent.
•Napoli struggled in the first half but improved after substitutions.
•The team faces fitness challenges as the season begins.
•Next match may reveal more about Napoli's tactical evolution.

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9:10 PMYahoo Sports — Allegri: ‘De Bruyne completely different to other Napoli players’

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Max Allegri admits Kevin De Bruyne ‘is completely different to usual players, there are few like him around’ after inspiring Napoli’s 2-0 victory away to Genoa.It was a sluggish first half and s...
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