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Napoli Edges Torino 2-1 to Preserve Home Streak and Narrow Gap to Milan

Kevin De Bruyne returned for his first minutes since October to boost Antonio Conte's injury-hit midfield.

Kevin De Bruyne made his first appearance for Napoli since tearing a hamstring in October

Overview

  • Alisson Santos struck in the 7th minute and Eljif Elmas added a 68th-minute finish, with Cesare Casadei pulling one back late for Torino.
  • Napoli remains the only Serie A team unbeaten at home this season after the win at the Maradona.
  • The result lifts Napoli to 56 points, one behind AC Milan and 11 off Inter, and extends a five-point advantage over fourth-place Roma.
  • Zambo Anguissa made his injury comeback at half-time and De Bruyne entered in the 79th minute for his first appearance since October.
  • Torino stays 14th on 30 points, and the upcoming InterMilan derby on Sunday could further influence the standings Napoli is pursuing.