MIIT praised Hoylen: He showed the strength of a modern center and won the hearts of Naples fans

After joining Naples from Manchester United, Hoylen showed good form, and "Gazzetta dello Sport" praised the Dane's performance.

If the statistics are convincing (and indeed they say something), there is a significant difference between true centre-forwards, whether classical or modern, and the so-called "false nine". Hoylen proved all this in his own way. In his debut away to Fiorentina, he scored 1 goal in just 14 minutes. Like Cavani, Higuain or Lukaku, he shows what a modern centre-forward can be. He went on to score four goals in six games and who knows what he would have achieved had he not been injured before the game against Fiorentina! The forwards know how to express themselves and their actions speak for themselves: give them a chance in the box and they can change the game. Hoylen is the kind of fearless shooter, and it's clearly evident in his "resume." At Atlanta, he scored 10 goals in 34 games; at Manchester United, despite the team experiencing two years of trough, he still scored 26 goals in 95 games, making him the focus of the field.

Hoylen quickly shook off doubts that he might become lazy in Manchester, reappeared his true colors and won the hearts of Napoli fans. Since ancient times, centers have always received special love because they carry dreams. Hoylen performed well in the Fiorentina game, which not only included setting up De Bruyne's opening goal by setting up the penalty spot, but also scored twice against Sporting CP. Against Genoa, he once again proved his worth and helped the team reverse course and win. The number of goals is important, but sometimes the weight of the goals is also crucial. In the league, Hoylen became a key figure for Napoli. Although the team did not score many goals overall, at home they became ruthless and even pushed too hard. In the last four league and Champions League games, Napoli has scored ten goals, which provides guarantee for the next game against Como. Facing the upcoming challenge, Napoli needs a player who can make a difference at critical moments. In Lecce, Hoylund took half an hour to regain his form.

Therefore, Naples will return to the trident formation, with Politano on the right, Hoylen in the center, and Neres on the left. Unless Conte, out of caution, might choose Elmas on the left and the Brazilian on the right. But up front, at least until the tactical discussions are fleshed out further, Napoli will maintain the traditional style that has become their trademark, with Lukaku witnessing it all from the stands. Hoylen is a new enhancement for Naples. He is able to use his ability to insert into gaps, occupy reasonable positions in the penalty area, and open up the offensive width as needed. This talent has been evident since he was a teenager and has been further developed later.