Liverpool 1-0 Napoli: Hits and flops | UEFA Champions League 2018-19

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Liverpool held on to a narrow win against Napoli
Liverpool held on to a narrow win against Napoli

#2 Flop: Jose Callejon (RM, Napoli)

Jose Callejon
Jose Callejon

Yet another Napoli talisman who had a rough night at Anfield. The Spaniard was ideally supposed to link up with Insigne in front, and Allan & Hamsik in the middle to help coordinate attacks, but in turn, displayed some uncharacteristic moments on the field by losing the ball on multiple occasions.

The former Real Madrid man was not his usual self, and as a result, Napoli's attacks were often found wanting.

As the game progressed, Napoli saw themselves shifting into somewhat of a 4-1-3-2 formation, with Callejon often drifting behind, just in front of the fullbacks, and thereby helping in defence.

To his credit, he did manage a few interceptions and tackles, but that was not supposed to be his primary duty. Napoli eventually paid the price for his poor night as they failed to pierce the Liverpool back-line, and were sent crashing out of the UEFA Champions League.

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