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Riches to Rags: Victor Osimhen's Napoli now TWENTY SEVEN points behind leaders Inter Milan

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Napoli dropped points at home against Genoa to all but end their hopes of defending the Serie A title.
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Napoli must surely be vying to break into the upper echelon of worst title defences in football history.

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The defending champions have 36 points from 24 games and are languishing in 9th place with a spot in next season's Europa League, their best bet.

Defending champions Napoli are now 9th in Serie A
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Osimhen's Napoli defending Serie A title in tragic fashion

Injuries to key players, managerial changes, loss of form, and perhaps off-field distractions have marred their season and the likes of star striker Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will be looking to move on in the summer.

Napoli were actually lucky to avoid defeat against Genoa.

Cyril Ngonge struck a 90th-minute equaliser to avert what would have been an embarrassing defeat, with Osimhen watching from the stands.

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Up next is a clash against Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League, and who knows, Osimhen and company might do well with the distraction.

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