"It's very simple, his status has changed. He was the best player in the league last season. When he arrived, he wasn't being used much at Manchester United. He came in as an underdog with something to prove. Now, his status is different and the attention he receives, even from opponents preparing to face him, is completely different. He's seen in a new light now. It's as simple as that."
"Amir [Rrahmani] is progressing well in the recovery phase. Things are going quite smoothly. [Stanislav] Lobotka has also begun his recovery process. The goal now is to see how we respond to playing seven matches in 22 days."
Scott McTominay won Serie A's most valuable player after helping Napoli reclaim the Scudetto but has one goal and one assist so far this season, matching his tally at the same stage last year. Antonio Conte says McTominay has moved from underdog to a player opponents now plan for specifically, forcing tactical adjustments to contain him. Napoli lead Serie A early with 15 points from six matches and have seen positive injury returns, with Alessandro Buongiorno and Matteo Politano back in training while Rrahmani and Lobotka progress in recovery ahead of a congested fixture run.
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