Alvini: 'Napoli 3-0 Frosinone result is too harsh on my team'

Massimiliano Alvini rues Frosinone mistakes in the 3-0 defeat to Napoli , insisting the ‘victory was deserved, but the result is too harsh.’

The Canarini have been the surprise package of the season so far with 10 points in the opening five rounds, including a 2-0 victory over Como.

NAPLES, ITALY – OCTOBER 10: Rasmus Hojlund of SSC Napoli is challenged by Giorgio Cittadini of Frosinone Calcio during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Frosinone Calcio at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on October 10, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images) That put them in confident mood going into the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, but they were undone by a frantic couple of minutes.

A soft penalty was awarded for the Giorgio Cittadini pressure on Rasmus Hojlund, then as Lorenzo Palmisani parried it, VAR ordered it be retaken because the goalkeeper’s feet were off the line.

Kevin De Bruyne took over and did convert, followed moments later by Noa Lang tapping in the rebound from a Palmisani block, with De Bruyne completing his brace at the 94 th minute.

Alvini rues Frosinone errors NAPLES, ITALY – OCTOBER 10: Massimiliano Alvini, Manager of Frosinone Calcio, reacts during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Frosinone Calcio at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on October 10, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images) “The penalty was saved, they let them take it again, and the inertia of the whole match changes,” Alvini told Sky Sport Italia.

“If the footage shows the foot was not on the line, then it’s only right to repeat it. That was a pity, because we were in the game, we conceded an avoidable penalty, and made life more complicated for ourselves.”

Frosinone had their chances in Naples, above all with Giorgi Kvernadze, who after all took inspiration from former Napoli star and fellow Georgia international Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

NAPLES, ITALY – OCTOBER 10: Kevin De Bruyne of SSC Napoli controls the ball whilst under pressure Giacomo Calo of Frosinone Calcio during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Frosinone Calcio at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on October 10, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images) “Napoli deserved the victory, but I feel the 3-0 result is too harsh. We were less effective than in other matches, we didn’t have precise passes and that opened up the possibility for Napoli to play a different way,” continued the coach.

“I am not going to be negative with my team, but nor positive. We have work to do and this is the process we need to go through to get there.

“We had the wrong choices in the final third when it was still 0-0, while in the second half we had the chances to get it back on track, but the finishing wasn’t right. We played well overall, but got it wrong in the final decisions.”

NAPLES, ITALY – OCTOBER 10: Kevin De Bruyne of SSC Napoli is challenged by Giorgi Kvernadze of Frosinone Calcio during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Frosinone Calcio at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on October 10, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images) Frosinone remain a remarkable success story in Serie A this season with 10 points from six rounds, and giving on average more playing time to Italians than any other team.

“This match can give us many pointers on where we need to improve going forward. Many of these players were having their first game at the Stadio Maradona,” added Alvini.

“Our identity was visible, but not in the best way, so we’ve got to improve our approach when playing against one of the strongest opponents.”