The Forza Napoli Podcast

In the first episode of the week, Joe Fischetti bids arrivederci to the Forza Napoli Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the second episode of the week, Joe Fischetti previews Napoli’s match on Sunday against Fiorentina and is joined by a special guest. Part 1 - Napoli-Fiorentina Preview, including: Fiorentina’s form this season; Predicted Starting XI’s; 3 Keys to the Match; and Match Prediction (~0:51) Part 2 - Forza Napoli Worldwide - Daniel Bowen Part 2 (~23:54) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the week, Vinny Sireci joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s Champions League defeat to Real Madrid, including: A rare defeat that wasn’t terribly upsetting (~2:06) Di Lorenzo’s errant pass on Real Madrid’s equalizer (~4:35) Napoli also benefiting from mistakes after Kepa’s blunder on the opener, Natan and Østigård excellent again at either end of the pitch (~7:55) Should Natan and Østigård remain the starting centre back pairing, even after Juan Jesus and Amir Rrahmani return from injury (~13:23) Valverde’s rocket of a shot and, Alex Meret’s inability to keep it out and the missed foul by Antonio Rudiger on Mathias Olivera (~15:41) Did Rudi Garcia wait too long to make his final three substitutions? (~19:31) The penalty kick decision and Zielinski converting again in style (~25:33) Jude Bellingham’s brilliant solo effort and how Real Madrid’s midfielders created problems for Napoli’s midfielders in the first half (~30:05) Rudiger’s dominance of Victor Osimhen and Matteo Politano’s dominance of Eduardo Camavinga (~34:50) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the third episode of the week, Joe Fischetti previews Napoli’s match against Lecce on Sunday, including: A quick summary of Lecce’s first six matches of the season Predicted Starting XI’s Two extensive keys to the match Match Prediction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this simulcast, Joe Fischetti joins Raffa Rispo on The Napoli Rant Instalive to react to Napoli’s 4-1 victory over Udinese on Wednesday, including: An in-depth reaction to the off-the-field drama between Victor Osimhen/Victor’s entourage and the club regarding recent TikTok posts; and All the positives from the match, including converting a penalty kick, Osimhen scoring in spite of all the drama, Kvara finally getting his goal, Natan looking very good at the back and players like Simeone and Lindstrøm getting important minutes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the week, Joe Fischetti reviews Napoli’s draw to Bologna and previews Napoli’s midweek fixture against Udinese. Part 1:  Match Review - Bologna vs Napoli, including:  Osimhen’s reaction to being subbed off; should Napoli sack Garcia?; some positive takeaways; and Lindstrøm’s absence (~1:00) Part 2: Match Preview - Napoli vs Udinese, including:  Napoli Tik Tok and Osimhen’s reaction; Udinese’s form through the first five rounds; Predicted starting XI’s; 3 Keys to the match; and Match prediction (~19:14) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this mini-pod, Joe Fischetti previews Napoli’s match at the Dall’ara on Sunday against Bologna, including: A quick summary of Bologna’s first four matches of the season and their ability to play to their opponent’s level Predicted starting XI’s; Three keys to the match; Summary of how Bologna have overhauled their entire squad in just two seasons; and Match prediction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the week, Gianluca joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s first match of the Champions League Group Stage, including: A number of chances in the first half, better in quality and quantity compared to the Genoa match, and Kvara’s quietly impressive performance (~1:21) A number of chances conceded, how the midfield is hurting the defense, a new defensive formation, individual defensive errors and the young centre backs  (~10:58) Rudi Garcia still under the microscope, some things for Napoletani to be optimistic about, but also quite a bit still to work on (~32:23) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the week, Joe Fischetti joins Fabrizio and Matt on La Lanterna Podcast to preview Napoli’s first match after the international break, including: A little bit about La Lanterna (~4:51) Did Genoa need to take one step back to Serie B in order to take two steps forward? (~7:22) Alberto Gilardino’s rise to coaching the first team in Serie A (~15:46) Genoa and Napoli’s respective results through the first three rounds of the 2023/24 campaign (~20:36) Players returning from international duty and how that may make this a close match (~22:27) Napoli’s fans expectation of the new coach and of the new season, changes at the club and the centre back situation (~24:43) Will Garcia rotate his squad with the Champions League Group Stage kicking off four days after the Genoa match? And the  tactical battle, particularly Genoa trying to play out of the back versus Napoli’s aggressive high press (~36:31) The recently ended gemellaggio between Genoa and Napoli ultras (~50:15) Match predictions (~57:32) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the week, Vincenzo Bertillo joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s 1-2 defeat to Lazio, including: Part 1 - All the blame on Juan Jesus; tactical breakdown of the goals conceded; when we might see Natan, given the upcoming fixture list; Should Napoli have signed someone “better” than Natan? (~0:54) Part 2 - Early concerns with Garcia’s management, including exhausted midfielders and questionable substitutions made/not made; and Napoli’s post about Kvaratskhelia on X (~29:44) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the second episode of the week, Brian of the Hey Eintracht Frankfurt Podcast joins Joe Fischetti to profile Napoli’s latest signing, Jesper Lindstrøm, including: Lindstrøm’s strengths and style of play; What the Dane offers in the non-possession phase; The versatile player’s ideal position; Lindstrøm’s ankle injury at the end of last season; and Chris Kaiser thoughts on Lindstrøm’s time at Brondby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the week, President of the Tri-State Napoli Club Gaetano Sollazzo joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s victory over Sassuolo, including: Part 1:  General thoughts on the match: dominant performance from start to finish; Anguissa dominating in midfield; Sassuolo’s dreadful start to the season; and Napoli’s centre backs (~0:49) Part 2:  Individual standout performances:  Captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo and his combination play with Matteo Politano; Hirving Lozano out, Jesper Lindstrøm in; Giacomo Raspadori and Napoli’s struggles from the spot; and Victor’s Osimhen’s contributions, even when he’s not taking his chances (~18:37) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the second episode of the week, Joe Fischetti reviews Napoli’s opening match of the 2023/24 campaign against Frosinone as well as the first round of Serie A matches. Part 1: A thorough assessment of the collapsed transfer of Gabri Veiga to Napoli (~1:11) Part 2: Match Preview - Napoli vs Sassuolo, including: Sassuolo’s quietly busy summer mercato; Predicted starting XI’s; Three keys to the match; and Match prediction (~20:16) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the week, Joe Fischetti reviews Napoli’s opening match of the 2023/24 campaign against Frosinone as well as the first round of Serie A matches. Part 1:  Match Review - Frosinone vs Napoli, including:  Cajuste’s difficult debut; Garcia’s tactics versus Spalletti’s; goal reviews; and standout individual performances (~1:16) Part 2:  Serie A Matchday 1 review and early indications on who will contend for the Scudetto (~16:18) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the week, Chris Kaiser joins Joe Fischetti to discuss the latest news around Napoli and to preview the opening match of the season against Frosinone: Part 1:  De Laurentiis vs the FIGC - respecting contracts and whether De Laurentiis put a target on Napoli’s back; and the Zielinski saga and the Gabri Veiga transfer (~1:25) Part 2:  Match Preview - Frosinone vs Napoli, including:  Eusebio’s return; positions up for grabs in Napoli’s starting XI; Frosinone’s starting XI; and match predictions (~31:10) Show Note:  this episode was recorded on Thursday, prior to Rudi Garcia’s pre-match press conference Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the week, Brazilian football expert Peter Pankovski joins Joe Fischetti to profile Napoli’s new central defender Natan Bernardo de Souza, including: Peter’s background with Brazilian football Natan’s early years at Flamengo Breaking out at RB Bragantino Injury concern: heart issue followed by an ACL injury Personal life challenges, including coming from poverty and a near-death experience Comparison to Brazil’s other top CB prospect Murillo Natan’s profile compared to Kim Min-jae How Bragantino’s system and style of play compare to Napoli’s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the week, Joe Fischetti discusses Napoli’s friendly against Girona while reviewing and opining on the latest news: Part 1: General thoughts on the match; Ostigard’s mistake; Natan as the replacement for Kim; Folorunsho standing out; and why Koopmeiners instead of Kamada (~1:43) Part 2: Lozano not going to LA FC; Why Simeone is far ahead of Scamacca as the best back-up striker in the league; Napoli’s impressive penalty shootout; early season injury crisis? and limited access to friendlies (~18:37) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the week, Daniel Bowen joins Joe Fischetti to discuss all things Dimaro, including: Part 1: What’s new at Dimaro? Quick review of Napoli-Anaune Val di Non; Zanoli vs Faraoni; and should Napoli extend Mario Rui? (~0:58) Part 2: Napoli-SPAL second half, including: Raspadori at right wing; Meret caught sleeping; implications of the draw; and the risk of Osimhen leaving with Al Hilal interest in Mbappe (~22:50) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the 36th installment of FNW, Danjoins Joe to tell his story and to discuss the latest news around Napoli, including: Part 1:  How Dan became a Napoli fan and following the club in the US; Argentinian connection; parallel straits: food and football; New York pizza vs Napoletana pizza; and opening a Pizzeria Napoletana (~2:00) Part 2:  Highlights from the press conferences at Dimaro, including: Have not been to casual in the mercato? The profile of players Garcia is looking for; resignation of Francesco Sinatti; and are Napoli still the favourites to repeat? (~19:04) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the week, Joe Fischetti reacts to the appointment of Mauro Meluso as the new Sporting Director of Napoli and profiles Valentina De Laurentiis and her growing role at the club. Part 1:  Mauro Meluso - Time at Lecce and Spezia; how this appointment is similar to the appointment of Giuntoli; Meluso’s personality and whether he can manage ADL; and three roles for Meluso to play at Napoli (~1:07) Part 2:  Valentina De Laurentiis - Presentation of the 2023/24 home and away kits; opening stores in Napoli and Dimaro; and expanding the brand from Napoli to the world (~15:38) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices