Napoli started the new season in Serie A catastrophically on Sunday, losing 3-0 to Hellas Verona and losing the services of their star midfielder Khvicha Kvaratskhelia after he collided with an opponent. Coach Antonio Conte, who was managing the reigning Italian champions for the first time in the 2023 season, had to substitute Kvaratskhelia just before the end of the first half when it appeared that the Georgian player was not in good condition following the clash.
Napoli's struggles continued in the second half when Deylan Laveramento scored from close range, giving the hosts the lead with a header just five minutes after the restart. The nightmare for Napoli persisted in the 75th minute when Daniel Musciara received a through ball and calmly slotted it into the net to double Verona's lead. In stoppage time, Verona added a third goal, taking advantage of Napoli's shaky defense, allowing Musciara to score again after a close-range pass.
