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Napoli records worst Serie A start since 2000 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 5:00 PM

Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Napoli records worst Serie A start since 2000 season

Summary

Napoli currently faces its most difficult start to a campaign since the 2000/2001 season after losing three consecutive matches. Following an opening win against Genoa, the team suffered narrow defeats to Como, Inter, and Arsenal. Massimiliano Allegri leads the side amid growing pressure from supporters, who have expressed direct dissatisfaction toward owner Aurelio De Laurentiis. The squad is dealing with several injury concerns, including long-term issues for Scott McTominay and Alessio Buongiorno, as well as recent fitness setbacks for Frank Anguissa, Alex Meret, and Alisson Santos. Napoli must now address these performance struggles and medical absences to stabilize their standing in the league.

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Status Watch

•Napoli lost three straight games following an opening win against Genoa.
•The team’s current form matches the 2000/2001 season, when the club competed in Serie B.
•Scott McTominay, Alessio Buongiorno, Frank Anguissa, Alex Meret, and Alisson Santos are unavailable due to injuries.
•Supporters have targeted owner Aurelio De Laurentiis amid disapproval of the team's current trajectory.

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5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Napoli Off to Their Worst Start in Over Twenty Years

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Napoli began their campaign with a gritty win over Genoa but then lost three games in a row, resulting in their worst start in years. The last time they had begun this poorly was in 2000/2001, when th...
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