Overview
- The 22-year-old struck in the 14th minute, sprinting onto Leonardo Spinazzola’s through ball and finishing past former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea.
- Napoli won 3-1 in Florence with goals from Kevin De Bruyne, Hojlund and Sam Beukema, returning to first place on goal difference with three wins from three.
- Hojlund joined on deadline day on a €6m loan from Manchester United with a €44m option that becomes an obligation if Napoli qualify for the Champions League.
- Antonio Conte praised Hojlund’s potential and said he was brought in to cover for injured striker Romelu Lukaku.
- Napoli visit Manchester City in the Champions League on Thursday, following a summer in which Hojlund fell out of favour under Ruben Amorim at United.