Napoli like Milan and Inter, the data is incredible: it concerns the attacking phase

A fact regarding Napoli’s performance this year, compared to the other big names in our championship, leaves everyone speechless.

A season completely to forget for the Napleswhich is looking at the next and final championship matches with the aim of securing at least a place for theEurope in view of next year, as well as giving a sign of pride following the latest releases which have left the fans with a bitter taste.

Three coaches, many points left by the wayside and the absolute belief that much better could have been done, for a team that not only did not confirm itself as Italian champions but which actually slipped to -9 from fifth place which, as it is now well known, this year it is worth access to the next UEFA Champions League.

The main problem, recognized unanimously, is undoubtedly the defense, orphaned of a leader like Kim Minjae and not properly replaced, considering that Nathan today it even seems to represent the fourth choice of Calzone. But not only that: because, given the data in hand, a good part of this season’s problems also come from a lackluster attack and, more generally, from an offensive phase that is not concrete compared to what was produced in terms of scoring opportunities.

xG Napoli: the data nails the Azzurri, only one top player is saved

The data provided by WhoScoredwhich goes into detail about the offensive production of the Neapolitan team this season, comparing it with other teams.

Although the rankings speak clearly, Napoli appear (sensationally) as one of the best teams in terms of xG data (Expeted Goals, ed.). Suffice it to say that the data of 5.5 shots on goal per game makes Napoli the team that shoots the most in the Serie A championship, reaching a level comparable even to Inter and Milan (first and second in the class respectively, ed.). A surprising statistic to say the least, considering both the situation in the standings and the numbers of the attacking phase (49 goals), compared to an estimate, given the data in hand, of more than 58 goals.

This deficit between xG and actual goals is one of the heaviest in Europe, the fourth worst in Serie A, demonstrating how the players were actually unable to materialize the opportunities they created.

Politano the best of Napoli: data on the players

Going into the merits of the individualities, a large part of the squad is below average in terms of goals scored and goals actually scored. Among the footballers who stand out, in a negative way, there are Frank Zambo Anguissa, Giovanni Simeone and also Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, although the individual numbers in goals and assists are good, he is in deficit. A footballer who, from this point of view, records a comforting fact Matteo Politano, in general one of the liveliest men of this season.

All numbers that are the true snapshot of a Napoli that is not only lackluster in defense, but jammed and far from precise in attack: a combination that, to date, the Azzurri are paying very dearly for.