Overview

• Napoli edged newly promoted Pisa 3-2 at the Maradona, with Billy Gilmour, Leonardo Spinazzola and Lorenzo Lucca scoring, while M’Bala Nzola converted a penalty and Lorran pulled one back late.
• The victory kept Napoli perfect in Serie A after four rounds and moved them two points clear of Juventus at the top.
• Conte told Sky Sport Italia that Napoli lack a well-drilled group accustomed to competing on multiple fronts and must gain experience in real time.
• He pointed to nine summer arrivals and a return to European competition after a year out, saying the every-three-or-four-day rhythm brings physical and mental strain.
• Napoli opened the Champions League with a 2-0 loss to Manchester City after over an hour with ten men, Giovanni Di Lorenzo endured a red card then a league error, and they next visit AC Milan before facing Sporting in Europe.