Precarious in Naples, national hero. Yes, that's right, just give a reading to the events of the last few days to get an idea. Eljif Elmas, born in 1999, has enchanted his country, Macedonia. With a brace he beat Slovenia, but failed to repeat himself against Poland. The ranking of the group gives little chance, however, to Northern Macedonia (this is the correct name from the beginning of 2019) which, at the moment, is less than 5 from the second place occupied by Austria. Despite everything, in Skopje, we continue to talk about this young phenomenon destined to have an important football future. The president of the Macedonian federation has even set a prize for the national team, calling it "Elmas Award". The players have split 100 thousand euros.
NAPOLI WAITS - The good news is good for the Neapolitan environment in this period. The latest results have created some discontent and, therefore, to know that around the world the Napoli players are doing well, it is certainly a valid reason to bring back the good humor among the people and in the same technical staff. Elmas is already available to Ancelotti and is working to convince him to give him a starting jersey in the next match against Verona, scheduled for Saturday night at San Paolo. The Macedonian midfielder, so far, has had an alternate return, has only been used five times in the league, but not always the holder.
The double life of Elmas: precarious in Naples, hero in Macedonia
GROWTH - It is clear that Ancelotti wants to allow him a gradual growth, which allows him to become aware of Italian football and its difficulties. On the character plane, the boy is there and has shown it every time he was used. Tactically, on the other hand, he is a good-footed player who does not spare himself in contrasts despite not having a powerful physique. Elmas represents the big hit of the summer market, together with that of Di Lorenzo, more or less unknown players, that Cristiano Giuntoli has followed and guaranteed on their respective qualities. The task of making it functional for the Naples project, now, it's up to Ancelotti.