The Cult of Calcio
Napoli continue their Serie A title defense at home as they take on early-season surprise package Como on Saturday evening. Stadio Diego Armando Maradona forms the backdrop for only the third top-flight meeting between the sides in the 21st century.
Napoli ran out 3-1 victors in this corresponding fixture last term, with Scott McTominay scoring a first-minute opener. That was his first goal for the club, and little did anyone know the Scottish star would soon become one of Napoli’s standout stars, not to mention last season’s Serie A MVP award winner.
However, Napoli would be naive to take Como for granted, especially after slumping to a 2-1 defeat in the most recent clash at…