Napoli and Scott McTominay exited the Champions League after losing to Chelsea on Wednesday night
Scott McTominay of Napoli
Italian media have reacted to Scott McTominay's display against Chelsea in the Champions League(Image: MB Media, Getty Images)
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Former Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay endured disappointment as Napoli were eliminated from the Champions League on Wednesday night. The current Serie A champions were denied a play-off spot following a home defeat to Chelsea.
Napoli became one of the tournament's biggest casualties on a dramatic Champions League evening. The Italian outfit, despite enjoying home comforts against Liam Rosenior's side, finished 30th in the final standings while their visitors secured sixth place.
McTominay and Manchester United loanee Rasmus Hojlund were unable to prevent a 3-2 loss in Naples. Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez broke the deadlock but the hosts hit back through Antonio Vergara and Hojlund before the break.
After the interval, a Joao Pedro double condemned Antonio Conte's men to their fate. Here's how the Italian press assessed McTominay's display.
Il Napolista
The Italian outlet awarded McTominay a player rating of six. The midfielder's "mettle" earned recognition but he was criticised for several turnovers in the middle of the park.
However, Il Napolista acknowledged that McTominay carried a menace in attack, "to the point of scaring [Chelsea goalkeeper Robert] Sanchez". It still wasn't enough for Antonio Conte's team.
Il Messaggero
The publication also gave McTominay's showing a six. The former United midfielder was described as being "average" in the first half, which was contested at "very high levels".
Yet his contribution fell short of his typical standards after the break. Il Messaggero admitted that the midfielder "feels the fatigue" during the vital clash.
Scott McTominay celebrates Rasmus Hojlund's goal for Napoli
Manchester United loanee Rasmus Hojlund scored one of Napoli's goals against Chelsea(Image: Francesco Pecoraro, Getty Images)
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Corriere dello Sport
McTominay received a marginally better mark of 6.5 from Corriere dello Sport. The midfielder "fights in Premier League style" and "with all the grit he can muster".
However, the current Serie A MVP failed to trouble the scorers and could not deliver the crucial goals for Napoli on the night.
Essere Partnopei
That rating was equalled by Essere Partnopei, who similarly commended McTominay's drive in the middle of the park. The United academy product was "very active as always" and " plays a lot of good balls" but did not stop his team from crashing out of the Champions League.
Scott McTominay and Enzo Fernandez
McTominay battles Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez(Image: Ivan Romano/Getty Images)
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Napoli Magazine
While Napoli Magazine did not give player ratings, its match report stated McTominay was "not at his best". A vital player for Conte, he was "still committed" but couldn't steer Napoli into the next round.
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