6 days Ago By Callum Bishop
The Scott McTominay hype train in Italy is showing no signs of slowing down after the Scot's latest performance for Napoli. As Antonio Conte's side look to chase down Inter Milan at the top of the Serie A table, the Parthenopeans turned their attentions to FC Empoli on Monday night. As has been the case several times already this season, it was McTominay that stole the show .
He opened the scoring with an incredible long-range finish after a lung-busting run before doubling his tally on the hour mark after getting on the end of a Romelu Lukaku delivery. His man-of-the-match display naturally led to positive reviews, but the Italian media haven't stopped there with their analysis of the former Manchester United man. From Cristiano Ronaldo to Anthony Elanga, plenty of footballers have enjoyed an upturn in performances post-Manchester United.
McTominay Named as Signing of the Season by Italian Media After another impressive display, Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport waxed lyrical about McTominay's impact in Naples , claiming that he had been the signing of the season by far in Serie A. They lauded the Scot for his relentless energy, highlighting how he consistently puts in standout performances without ever seeking the limelight. The publication also expressed gratitude to Manchester United for selling the midfielder to Napoli, as his popularity in the country continues to grow.
Having already been handed the nickname 'Jolly' earlier in the season, McTominay has now been dubbed 'McNapoli,' such has been the impact on his new club. Elsewhere, La Gazzetta dello Sport labelled the 28-year-old as the 'Lord of the midfield, ' and even suggested that Conte should consider cloning the player to make Napoli even better: "He dances and breaks through, spreads the play and shoots. He’s the Lord of the midfield, still dominant: his first Serie A brace and he also hit the post.
Needs to be cloned." GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic : McTominay's eight Serie A goals have already bettered his best single scoring season in the Premier League (seven). McTominay was also described as being near-perfect by Tuttosport , with the only blemish of the night being that the Scotsman was denied a hat-trick by the woodwork.
With six games left in the Italian top flight, McTominay will have to continue this level of form in order to help his side surpass Inter Milan into top spot as the season draws to a close. McTominay's 2024/25 Napoli Stats Games 32 Minutes 2432 Goals 9 Assists 4 Mins per G/A 187 Lukaku is undergoing a renaissance in Italy under Antonio Conte's watch. All statistics courtesy of Transfermarkt - accurate as of 15/04/2025.
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