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After winning the Scudetto, Napoli will face bigger pressure – tougher schedule and huge expectations from De Laurentiis after all the money spent on Conte and the squad.
The main issue is up front. Lucca isn’t 100% ready to replace Lukaku, so the Højlund loan could be a key move.
It seems defending the Scudetto is more difficult than winning it. Not only is the pressure on Napoli immense, but they face a demanding match schedule that could impact their consistency. Meanwhile, their striker, the spearhead of their attack, is also suffering from an injury.
Napoli does have a fairly mature midfield, especially after the arrival of KDB from Manchester City, but their attack is not so strong. Signing Højlund could be a solution to their attacking woes. Although Højlund didn't shine as much during his time with Manchester United, former Manchester United players have proven themselves to be quite resilient. When playing for different teams, they have truly returned to their best form. McTominay is a case in point, having shone for Napoli.