The epitome of Italian football is Giovanni di Lorenzo.The right-back grew up in the club from his homeland (in the heart of Tuscany) Lucchese , a team with which he debuted in Serie D in 2009 , when he was barely 15 years old. An auspicious start that helped him establish his reputation before to embarking on his own professional journey.Up until 2019, he lived in Reggina, Matera, Empoli, and finally settled in Naples.Because of this, the player from Castelnuovo di Garfagnana has achieved success in both the Neapolitan defense and the Azzurra squad. He was named the European champion in 2021, and last season, following Lorenzo Insigne’s departure to Toronto FC, the Tuscan took over as captain and led the team to a historic Serie A victory 33 years later.Carlo Ancelotti’s new trident, the JVR (Jude-Vini-Rodrygo), will now be tested on the 22nd.
The Italian full-back, who cost 10 million euros to sign, needed only one season to prove he was ready for the highest level and capable of managing a project from the locker room.Di Lorenzo’s labor was crucial to the success of the previous season, despite the fact that Osimhen and Kvaratskhelia always take the back seat.The captain is now a vital component due to his presence in all aspect of the game, both offensive and defensive.In the eight games Napoli has played thus far, two goals and two assists (seven in Seria A and one in the Champions League).In fact, he scored one of his goals exactly in the Champions League match against Sporting de Braga, which helped the team start Group C with a 1-2 victory.
Ancelotti’s never-ending factory
The JVR is on the field after passing thru the VRB and the BBC.With Bale, Benzema, and Cristiano more than a decade ago, Carlo Ancelotti formed the most deadly trident, which he attempted to top after securing two new companions for the French striker.Rodrygo and Vinicius formed a new alliance that helped Madrid win the Champions League of comebacks, although it was still far from the media prominence of the previous trident.Additionally, the Italian coach is a master at controlling egos, emotions, plays, and goals, which has enabled him to enjoy victories that terrorize opponents wherever they go.
The never-ending factory of Ancelotti, who has consistently regarded both tridents as “extremely dangerous,” comparable “in terms of efficacy and quality,” but possessing “distinct player attributes.”With Benzema gone, the Italian coach has now had to figure out how to put together his new attacking trio.One that has caused him to change the setup such that Jude Bellingham can enter more easily by dropping the 4-3-3.
The Italian coach will be able to test his new weapon in a very demanding match, the second of the season after the derby, in which the Brazilian 7 could not be, as he will have to deal with the most difficult dance partner in Naples, after recovering Vini for the second European event and after resting Jude (Las Palmas) and Rodrygo (Girona).Di Lorenzo, who has gotten off to a scorching start this season, topped the team in three crucial categories last year: most interceptions, most crucial passes, and most recoveries inside the opponent’s half.An omnipresence that enables him to remain alert when providing defensive assistance, steal a lot (and do it well), and attack with precision.He has to surprise Carlo’s left defender (Fran García or Méndy) during the encounter at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium while defending Vinicius.Furthermore, the Naples captain is a skilled at crushing the opponent’s game, bolstering his team’s, and applying extreme pressure to his dancing partners.