Matteo Politano pointed to missed chances and a decisive performance from Fiorentina goalkeeper David De Gea after Fiorentina-Napoli.
Speaking after the match, Politano said Napoli created plenty of opportunities but could not convert them. He summed up the evening with the admission that Napoli "creiamo tanto e finalizziamo poco" — creates a lot and finishes little.
De Gea, in Politano's assessment, was among the best players on the pitch. Napoli found him difficult to beat despite the volume of chances, leaving Politano disappointed with the final result.
Politano also said Napoli's goal had been rehearsed in training, a small satisfaction on a night when the overall outcome fell short of what the team wanted.
He attributed part of the match's tempo to the high summer temperatures, which affected the rhythm of the game.
Looking ahead, Politano said Napoli must become more ruthless in front of goal. He described that missing edge with the Neapolitan expression "cazzimma," underlining the need for greater sharpness and determination in decisive moments.
Asked about his exclusion from the national team, Politano answered with a self-deprecating remark about becoming "vecchietti," treating the question lightly rather than turning it into a controversy.
