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Romelu Lukaku expects a lot from 'lethal' Scott McTominay as Napoli striker talks up partnership with ex-Man Utd team-mate

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<p>Napoli swept Como aside as McTominay, Lukaku and David Neres continued their redemption arcs under Antonio Conte. The Scottish midfielder <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/scott-mctominay-reveals-ambitions-napoli-leaving-man-utd-transfer/blt7784fac11073fdcd" target="_blank">has enjoyed a fine start to life in Naples</a> and has begun to develop a good understanding playing behind Lukaku. The former United players were reunited this summer with <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/romelu-lukuaku-finally-on-the-move-napoli-make-new-and-improved-offer-for-chelsea-striker/blte8d3214ba6b38f38" target="_blank">Lukaku joining from Chelsea</a> and McTominay from the Red Devils, and the former is relishing the chance to play together again.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Lukaku provided the assist for McTominay's opener and he praised the midfielder, <a href="https://sport.sky.it/calcio/serie-a/2024/10/04/napoli-como-lukaku-mctominay-intervista-video" target="_blank">saying to <em>Sky Italia</em></a>: "He knows my game, we played together in Manchester for two years. I know his ability in front of goal is lethal, we expect many goals and assists from him. He is doing very well and must continue like this."</p>

WHAT LUKAKU SAID

<p>Despite chipping in with a number of key goals and becoming a fan favourite at United, McTominay <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/scott-mctominay-understood-man-utd-dna-couldnt-outrun-limitations-napoli-sale-ineos-serious-mediocrity/blt7089ce7ddc9a5b72" target="_blank">never seemed able to hold down a regular place</a> at Old Trafford. Conte's deployment of the Scottish midfielder in a more advanced role seeks to make the most of his late runs into the box and finishing ability. After last season was blighted by <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/victor-osimhen-relationship-napoli-completely-broken-serie-a-al-ahli/blteac77f2726b7d35c" target="_blank">off-the-pitch issues</a>, Napoli are now aiming to win the title for the second time in three years.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>McTominay downplayed ideas of Napoli winning the Scudetto, but Napoli will be certainly dreaming of winning silverware again. <a href="https://sport.sky.it/calcio/serie-a/2024/10/04/napoli-como-lukaku-mctominay-intervista-video" target="_blank">The Scot said</a>: "The Scudetto? You have to look at it one game at a time, stay focused and listen to the advice of the coach and your team-mates." Napoli travel to Empoli in their first game back after the international break.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR NAPOLI?

Romelu Lukaku expects a lot from 'lethal' Scott McTominay as Napoli striker talks up partnership with ex-Man Utd team-mate | Goal.com

Romelu Lukaku and Scott McTominay were on song again for Napoli on Friday as the former Manchester United players both scored against Como.

Romelu Lukaku expects a lot from &apos;lethal&apos; Scott McTominay as Napoli striker talks up partnership with ex-Man Utd team-mate