Napoli skipper Giovanni Di Lorenzo has taken full responsibility for his side’s Champions League loss to Manchester City.
The 32-year-old picked up a straight red card after just 21 minutes for bringing down City talisman Erling Haaland just outside of the box with a rash tackle.
Reduced to ten-men, Antonio Conte’s side conceded two second half goals at the Etihad on Thursday (September 18), losing their first Champions League game of the season 2-0.
Di Lorenzo has since taken to social media to send a message to the fans, accepting responsibility for the defeat.
“As captain, I take responsibility,” his statement reads, “I’m sorry for having complicated our return to the Champions League.”
“I’m proud of my teammates who fought until the very last minute,” he continued, “We have another seven matches where I’m sure we will show our worth. Forza Napoli.”
ቢላቴናውNeymar
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whether u got RED CARD or City would have won it also Haland is gonna be on the score shit the only thing bad here is KDB got few minutes because of you.....done
Lovebug2
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City would have scored
Teybdmnpr
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average player don't trust him
No need to take the blame captain, the challenge was 50/50...it was just unfortunate. Right call should've been a yellow card 🧐
Teenobby
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average player don't trust him
He did not give penalty like Hannibal.
Kiaadekpz
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average player don't trust him
Never do that again
yusabcekt
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average player don't trust him