Overview

• Napoli made it four wins from four to take sole possession of first in Serie A, two points ahead of Juventus.
• Conte’s team labored through slow, predictable phases with lapses in concentration that kept Pisa competitive.
• Rotation was minimal as Gilmour and Elmas started in midfield and Meret returned in goal for Milinkovic-Savic.
• A Beukema handball allowed Nzola to equalize from the spot before Gilmour, Spinazzola and Lucca restored control, with a late Pisa goal forcing a nervy finish.
• De Bruyne impressed for his all-round impact despite a subdued night, with focus shifting to a much-hyped Conte–Allegri meeting at San Siro.