NAPNapoliClub page
VIKVikingClub page
Squad value€424.5m
Squad value€56m
Key playerKevin De Bruyne
Key playerHenrik Falchener
Head coachMassimiliano Allegri
Head coachBjarte Lunde Aarsheim
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They no longer need much of the ball to hurt you.
“Anche questo è un dato indicativo: al “nuovo” Napoli non serve più tenere molto il pallone, per poter essere pericoloso.”That too is telling: the 'new' Napoli no longer need to keep the ball much to be dangerous. our translation
Pundits are split on how fast they attack: some say they break fast, others that they build slowly.
“Le azioni degli azzurri sono diventate più rapide, più dirette, anche se spesso vengono rifinite con assist dagli esterni (contro la Roma i giocatori di Allegri hanno tentato 16 volte il cross) ma vengono costruite su direttrici verticali.”Napoli's moves have become quicker and more direct; they are still often finished with assists from wide (against Roma, Allegri's players tried 16 crosses), but they are built along vertical lines. our translation
“Il Napoli tende maggiormente a costruire che a colpire immediatamente dopo il recupero.”Napoli tend to build up rather than strike straight after winning the ball back. our translation
They rarely win the ball back high up the pitch, and when they switch off without it they get caught on the break.
“Their pressing has also lacked the intensity required to regain possession high up the pitch, while lapses without the ball have exposed the team to dangerous transitions.”Viking are quick to break when they win the ball.
“Nach Ballgewinnen schalteten sie schnell um, was immer wieder für Gefahrenmomente sorgte.”After winning the ball they switched quickly into attack, which kept creating dangerous moments. our translation
They come straight at you from kick-off. Expect them to attack the very first minutes rather than feel their way into the game.
“Viking prøvde, ikke uventet, å gå direkte i strupen på Dinamo Zagreb fra avspark.”Viking tried, not unexpectedly, to go straight for Dinamo Zagreb's throat from kick-off. our translation
There are two men in charge on the touchline, not one. Bjarte Lunde Aarsheim and Morten Jensen are equal head coaches and take turns being listed as the boss.
“I praksis styrer dei skuta saman, noko som er veldig sjeldan.”In practice they steer the ship together, which is very rare. our translation