On April 19, 2026, Scott McTominay played from start to finish in a crucial match against Lazio.
Napoli lost 2-0, effectively ending their Serie A title hopes.
As of midday, Napoli sits 12 points adrift of leaders Inter Milan with only five fixtures left to play.
Despite controlling the game with 70 percent possession, Napoli failed to register a single shot on target.
Matteo Cancellieri and Toma Basic scored for Lazio, sealing Napoli’s fate in this match.
After the game, coach Antonio Conte criticized McTominay and his midfield colleagues.
Conte stated, “This was not a good match from us; we put very little quality in midfield.” His frustration was palpable.
He added, “We had studied the match but we were not good enough.” This loss raises questions about Napoli’s performance this season.
Currently, Napoli’s only remaining objective is Champions League qualification.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding McTominay’s ongoing contract talks with Napoli.
This defeat could have significant implications for both McTominay’s future and the club’s ambitions moving forward.