Napoli’s 2-1 win over Juventus at the Stadio Maradona left more than just points to discuss. Antonio Conte’s side, inspired by a Rasmus Højlund brace, climbed temporarily to the top of the Serie A table, while Luciano Spalletti’s Bianconeri were left questioning their tactical direction after a frustrating night that once again exposed structural doubts. Kenan Yildiz’s equaliser just after the hour mark briefly offered hope, but Juventus’ shortcomings soon resurfaced.
Among the most debated topics post-match was the team’s tactical setup and Spalletti’s apparent decision to stick with the same system inherited from Igor Tudor. Speaking during Sky Sport’s analysis, former Inter defender Beppe Bergomi offered a candid assessment. “In my view, this team, based on the players available, should play with a 4-3-3. It’s built for that system,” said Bergomi. “What did Conte do? He transformed his Napoli by moving away from the past, whereas Spalletti continued along Tudor’s lines, keeping the 3-4-2-1.”
Bergomi’s comments highlighted a growing sense that Juventus may need to reset tactically and adapt to the squad’s natural strengths rather than persist with continuity for its own sake.
Echoing that view, Paolo Di Canio added: “We’ve all thought from the start that the right system is 4-3-3, because the team has players capable of cutting inside and taking on opponents one-on-one.”
