Napoli secured an impressive 6-1 victory against Sassuolo, highlighted by Victor Osimhen’s hat-trick and Kvicha Kvaratskhelia’s brace stealing the spotlight.
Osimhen's stellar performance continues, with five goals in three games since his return from the Africa Cup of Nations.
Francesco Calzona claimed his first win as Napoli’s coach, contrasting with a challenging start for Sassuolo’s interim coach Emiliano Bigica.
Despite Sassuolo initially taking the lead with a Uros Racic strike, Napoli swiftly responded. Amir Rrahmani equalized, and two rapid-fire goals from Osimhen turned the tide in Napoli's favor.
In the second half, Osimhen completed his hat-trick, passing the baton to Kvaratskhelia, who capitalized on defensive errors to add to Sassuolo’s woes.
Kvaratskhelia further extended Napoli’s lead with a second goal, sealing their dominant win.
The comprehensive victory showcased Napoli’s prowess and marked a significant moment for both teams in this Serie A encounter.