Gianfranco Zola believes Napoli “can be Juventus’ main rivals for the Scudetto” this season and advises ‘heir’ Lorenzo Insigne.

Christian Maggio has been quickly seduced by the ability of new Napoli teammate Lorenzo Insigne. “He’s a better finisher than Ezequiel Lavezzi.”

Insigne has been recalled to his parent club after loans stints away following the sale of the Argentine to Paris Saint-Germain.

Lorenzo Insigne insists he’s not aiming to replace Antonio Cassano in the Italian national team. “Alessandro Del Piero is my idol.”

The Napoli youngster has been included in the full Italy squad for the first time at the expense of the Inter forward.

Outspoken Napoli chief Aurelio De Laurentiis has commented on the state of the San Paolo turf, Lorenzo Insigne and the Europa League.

Speaking to Radio Rai on Monday, the club owner covered a variety of subjects – starting with the terrible condition of the pitch at their home arena.

Lorenzo Insigne has received his debut senior Italy call-up for the World Cup qualifiers against Bulgaria and Malta, while Giampaolo Pazzini returns.

Cesare Prandelli is set to name a young and relatively untested Italy side for the World Cup qualifiers against Bulgaria and Malta.

Napoli’s Lorenzo Insigne looks set to be included in the full Italy squad after he was omitted from the latest Under-21 party.

Italy boss Cesare Prandelli has re-iterated that he is keeping a close eye on Napoli sensation Lorenzo Insigne.

The forward, 21, caught the attention of many on loan at Pescara last season and has impressed since his return to parent club Napoli in the summer.

Italy Under-21 boss Devis Mangia has urged caution when speaking about the development of Napoli sensation Lorenzo Insigne.

The latter is being heralded as a star of the future and there are already calls for the attacker to be promoted to the full Italy squad from the Azzurrini set-up.

Lorenzo Insigne is ready for his first Serie A start playing for hometown club Napoli against Palermo. “Am I like Leo Messi? Let’s not exaggerate...”

The Under-21 international has earned comparisons with the Barcelona genius due to his pace, dribbling skills and diminutive stature.