Former AS Roma and Inter Milan star Radja Nainggolan has sparked controversy by labelling Scott McTominay an \u201Caverage player,\u201D despite his outstanding rise at Napoli.
Since joining from Manchester United in 2024, the Englishman has been instrumental in Napoli’s Serie A triumph, earning MVP honours and a Ballon d'Or nomination.
The Scotland international has scored 26 goals in 76 appearances, including a stunning strike against Cagliari, but Nainggolan insists he lacks the refinement required at the highest level.
"He scores a lot of goals, but in general play… he'll always get 12, 13, 14 goals, but if he has to build play, he doesn't have the technique to operate between the lines. He's an average player," he told Sky Calcio Unplugged.
"At my peak I was better than him (McTominay) and Hakan Calhanoglu, but I put Nicolo Barella above myself.
"He doesn't always score many goals, but when he does, they are important, and you can always feel the difference when he plays.
Kawabdimsu
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i totally agree
Sotbcdlops
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Mr big head the boy is far far better than you
Hansolo
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Another ex-player tryin to start relevant by comparing himself. Move on. You didn’t even played for Napoli.
IAmShakur
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Radja was a beast during his time in Serie A but he should chill, there's no need of attacking another player who is trying his best.
beee123
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football is about goals, and winning not fineness. Ronaldo is famous because he can score more goals but is not a good dribbler
you be werey....
Yobbcklrtu
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In the weakest league in Europe
Jieaemoty
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Radja have nothing to show in his football career, so by his comment he just wants to be limelight. Scot have plenty in him at this level to just ignore & move ahead.
Juhclmortu
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here we go again with this unnecessary criticism
Nikadlnuy
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he is right
Fucbiklnst
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football is about goals, and winning not fineness. Ronaldo is famous because he can score more goals but is not a good dribbler
Vaecimprst
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I smell jealousy here. Big up Scott👍
Lehacdnrt
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GOD HAVE MERCY ON YOUR LOST SOUL. BECAUSE HE'S NOT FROM ITALY , JEALOUS PEOPLE, THAT'S WHY YOUR ITALIAN NATIONAL TEAM IS SUFFERING. MUMU.