In need of results, weighed down by three setbacks in the last four days, Napoli was unable to dominate Monza this Friday.
At home, the Partenopei had to settle for a goalless draw, saved from the rest by their goalkeeper, Meret, who stopped a penalty in the second period (67e).
Naples thus remains confined to the seventh level of the Italian elite, five lengths from the top 4 qualifying for the Champions League.
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A leading quartet into which Fiorentina joins this evening, victorious over Torino (1-0) thanks to Ranieri at the end of the match (83e).