Overview
- Jeff Ekhator opened the scoring for Genoa in the 33rd minute with a backheel after a Brooke Norton-Cuffy cross.
- Frank Anguissa equalized early in the second half and Rasmus Hojlund sealed the turnaround with a 74th-minute rebound finish.
- A previous Hojlund goal was disallowed for an earlier offside involving Kevin De Bruyne.
- Lobotka left on 44 minutes with discomfort and was replaced by Billy Gilmour, with Leonardo Spinazzola and De Bruyne introduced after the break.
- Napoli lead Serie A with 15 points from six matches, while winless Genoa sit 19th on two points and next face Parma on October 19 as captain Johan Vásquez heads to Mexico duty.