Di Lorenzo among four Napoli players to like Lang's ear post
After Sunday's 1-1 draw with Lazio, Noa Lang posted a photo many supporters took as a provocation. His teammates' likes drew more anger than the post itself.
Noa Lang posted a series of photos on Instagram on Monday 9 November with no caption. The first is a close-up of his ear, with him wearing the Napoli shirt. The reference to Sunday is hard to miss. Against Lazio he cupped his hand to his ear towards the Curva (the hardcore end behind the goal), and from then on the Maradona whistled him every time he touched the ball. Negative comments appeared under the post straight away.
Then four teammates liked it: Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Billy Gilmour, Antonio Vergara and David Neres. Supporters saw the dressing room taking the Dutchman's side, and read it as a lack of respect towards them.
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A like is not a statement. But the captain's counts for more than the others, and it comes while the club is considering selling Lang as early as January. Napoli are tenth with 15 points, and the rift with the fanbase now reaches the squad too. Neither the players nor the club have explained anything.
Torino visit on Saturday 21 November at 20:45 CET (19:45 UK, 14:45 ET). It will be the first game at the Maradona since the post.
Source: AreaNapoli
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