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Napoli 3-3 Roma: McTominay and Balerdi braces light up Derby del Sole epic

Napoli and Roma played out a six-goal thriller at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Frank Anguissa's bicycle kick and a Scott McTominay brace looked to have earned Napoli the points, but substitute Leonardo Balerdi struck twice in the second half — including an 89th-minute header — to snatch a 3-3 draw for Gian Piero Gasperini's title-chasing Roma. Napoli boss Massimiliano Allegri was sent off for dissent.

Anguissa and Alisson Santos return as Napoli name 22-man squad for Venezia

Napoli have included Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa and Alisson Santos in their 22-man squad for Saturday’s Serie A trip to Venezia, offering a boost as they seek a response to their Champions League defeat by Villarreal.

Allegri Reveals Fresh De Bruyne Clash as Napoli Crumble 3-1 at Villarreal

Napoli slumped to a chastening 3-1 Champions League defeat at Villarreal, throwing away an Amir Rrahmani lead as individual errors gifted the hosts three goals. Max Allegri admitted he and Kevin De Bruyne clashed at half-time over the Belgian's role, while the coach conceded his switch to a back three left the Partenopei exposed on the counter.

Allegri demands winning run from Napoli as returning McTominay eyes Frosinone test

Massimiliano Allegri has told Napoli they must string together a run of victories as they return from the international break to host high-flying Frosinone on Saturday. Ninth-placed Napoli sit three points behind their promoted opponents after a mixed start, but they have been boosted by Scott McTominay's return to training following a procedure for a minor heart issue, with the Scot set for 20-30 minutes off the bench.