The Forza Napoli Podcast

Joe Fischetti
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The Forza Napoli Podcast - hosted by Joe Fischetti. An English calcio podcost focused on SSC Napoli, including match coverage, news and transfers Find us on the Sport Social website: https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/the-forza-napoli-calcio-podcast/

  1. FEB 5

    S7-021 - Vergara Rises Amid Champions League Exit

    Vincenzo Bertillo joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s ongoing roller-coaster ride of a season, including: Napoli’s exit from the Champions League after a draw to Copenhagen and a defeat to Chelsea and, counterintuitively, why that might have been the best case for Napoli (~2:26) Di Lorenzo joins the infirmary with what initially appeared to be a career-ending injury. Fortunately, players are returning to the squad (~10:13) Though devastating, the injury crisis has given Napoli “starlet” Antonio Vergara the opportunity to shine the former Primavera player has seized the opportunity (~32:14) Napoli’s January transfer market - Lang, Lucca, Marianucci and Ambrosino loaned out; Giovane, Alisson and young Milton Pereyra recruited (~51:48) With the Champions League exit, Supercoppa secured and an unprecedented number of injuries, what does a success season look like for Conte’s Napoli (~1:03:53) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 19m

  2. JAN 15

    S7-020 - Napoli Drop 6 Points in 3 Matches

    Host of the Napoli Rant, Raffa Rispo, joins Joe Fischetti to review the controversial decisions in Napoli’s recent matches and look ahead to the second half of the season, including: Scott McTominay’s fourth goal in three matches disallowed by the semi-automated offside technology because Pasquale Mazzocchi’s should blade was offside (~4:22) Possible handball by Alessandro Circatti in the Parma area, an outstanding performance from young Parma goalkeeper Filippo Rinaldi and a great show of character despite the poor results (~21:37) Inter’s penalty kick, inconsistent officiating and Antonio Conte’s reaction (~29:42) Rasmus Højlund’s phantom handball against Hellas Verona (~43:11) Scott McTominay back to his scoring ways, showing that he’s at least as good, if not better, than he was last season (~52:42) A quick look ahead to the second half of the season and whether Napoli can still win the Scudetto (against all odds and against the officials)(~1:12:34) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 38m

  3. JAN 10

    S7-019 - Marchetti and Marini Hold Napoli to a Draw

    In this mini-pod, Joe Fischetti reviews Napoli’s controversial, midweek draw against Hellas Verona, including: Penalty kick awarded to Verona when Buongiorno appeared to have been followed Napoli rattled after conceding the opening goal, with many players at fault Napoli’s equalizer chalked off for a “handball” by Højlund Elmas choked out How Conte can use this result to motivate is team ahead of the big showdown against Inter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    28 min

  4. JAN 6

    S7-018 - Napoli’s Romans Break Lazio Curse

    Ashley Pearce joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s first victory over Lazio in six matches  - a key away victory for Napoli to stay within touching distance of league leaders Inter, including: Part 1 - a tactical battle at the start: compact Lazio versus Neres between the lines; Politano and Neres owning Pellegrini on the right wing; Neres’ ankle injury; Lobotka key to Napoli playing through the press; a fourth consecutive clean sheet; and whether Noslin deserved a second yellow (~1:14) Part 2 - Spinazzola scored against his former club; Rrahmani scores from a controversial free kick; Napoli could have scored more, especially Elmas; and some transfer talk, including a potential departure of Noa Lang (~28:52) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    55 min

  5. JAN 2

    S7-017 - Successful 2025 in the Books, on to 2026!

    Evan and Olivia join Joe Fischetti to discuss Napoli’s recent run of form, look back on a very successful 2025 and explain why Napoli must have a “zero balance” January transfer market, including: Part 1 - Napoli’s return to form since switching to a 3-4-2-1, including: improved production from Napoli forwards; the Neres-Højlund connection; who should start at striker when Lukaku returns; Di Lorenzo at centre back; Juan Jesus displacing Buongiorno; and more (~1:20) Part 2 - A look back at 2025, including best player, most improved player, best signing of 2025, and the obvious favourite moment of 2025; and a detailed explanation of why Napoli must maintain a “zero balance” in the January transfer market.  In particular, Napoli have signed a lot of players in the last two seasons, front-loaded amortization and a record-high wage bill (~20:38) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    51 min

  6. 12/11/2025

    S7-016 - Napoli Resurgence - 5 Wins on the Bounce

    Gateano Sollazzo and Daniel Russo join Joe Fischetti to discuss Napoli’s 2-1 victory over Juventus, following wins against Atalanta,Qarabag, Roma and Calgiari, including: Part 1 How the additions of David Neres and Noa Lang have injected much needed pace and creativity into the Partenopei’s against, allowing Rasmus Højlund to get back onto the score sheet How the 3-4-3 has improved the Napoli defence, giving more coverage to the wing backs and allowing the centre back to be more aggressive, sometimes even joining the attack Suffocating opposition attacking with an intense high press, then dropping into a very organized and structured defence after taking the lead Part 2 An important new role for Eljif Elmas, who did a fantastic job deputizing for Stanislav Lobotka and Billy Gilmour in the number 6 position Other standout performances, including Mathias Olivera and Scott McTominay, who continues to be a critical part of the team, even when he’s not scoring goals Spalletti’s uninspiring return to Napoli - perhaps he’s the latest double agent after Cristiano Giuntoli Quick look ahead to the Benfica match Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 9m

  7. 11/25/2025

    S7-015 - From Bologna Collapse to Atalanta Redemption

    Alesandro joins Joe Fischetti to discuss Napoli’s very important response to the recent controversy with an impressive 3-1 victory over Atalanta, including: A successful switch to the 3-4- formation Neres and Lang combine to score three goals after scoring no goals through the first 11 matches of the season Sam Beukema returns to the starting XI and outshines his centre back teammates The importance of Lukaku’s presence, in or out of the lineup Di Lorenzo’s best match of the season Some negatives, including Atalanta’s dominant second half, Hojlund’s struggles in attack and Vanja’s poor long balls A quick look ahead to the next two matches and whether Conte rolls with Neres and Lang against Qarabag or saves them for Roma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    54 min

  8. 11/14/2025

    S7-014 - Conte Controversy

    Gianluca Spinello joins Joe Fischetti to discuss Napoli’s sudden collapse after a fifth defeat of the season and three consecutive matches without a goal, including: Napoli’s recent record and inability to score, which aligns with the injury to Kevin De Bruyne Conte sees issues with mentality, heart and desire, but is the real issue the phyical condition of the players, and are the injuries a result of Conte’s intese training? Not enough productivity from Napoli’s wingers - Politano overplayed and Neres and Lang not played enough Stanislav Lobotka’s horribly timed podcast and not-so-funny (but kinda funny) comments about Conte’s training regiment. Don’t look now, but Napoli have a brutal eight-game stretch over a four-week period, including Atalanta and the new coach bump and Spalletti at Juve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 19m
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The Forza Napoli Podcast - hosted by Joe Fischetti. An English calcio podcost focused on SSC Napoli, including match coverage, news and transfers Find us on the Sport Social website: https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/the-forza-napoli-calcio-podcast/

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  • Creator
    Joe Fischetti
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    435
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Joe Fischetti
  • Show Website
    The Forza Napoli Podcast

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