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Anguissa Strikes at 95' to Lift Napoli, With Hojlund Move Looming After Lukaku Injury

Conte credits patience for the win, with Hojlund expected to join after Lukaku's thigh injury.

Overview

  • Andre‑Frank Zambo Anguissa swept in Alessandro Buongiorno’s low cross in the 95th minute to beat Cagliari 1-0 at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
  • Napoli opened their title defense with two wins from two after a 2-0 victory at Sassuolo in the first round.
  • Antonio Conte said he would have been happy with a 0-0, praising his team’s patience and belief for finding a stoppage-time breakthrough.
  • Romelu Lukaku faces three to four months out with a serious thigh injury, and Rasmus Hojlund has arrived for medicals ahead of an initial loan reported at €6m with a €44m obligation to buy if Napoli qualify for the Champions League.
  • Cagliari contained Napoli for long stretches through Elia Caprile’s saves and Yerry Mina’s aerial dominance, with Scott McTominay missing a late chance and Lorenzo Lucca still adjusting up front.