Hojlund scores on debut in big Napoli win
Napoli strolled to a comfortable 3-1 win away to Fiorentina in Serie A, with Rasmus Hojlund scoring on his debut as the defending champion continued its perfect start to the season and moved back to the top of the table.
The visitors went ahead in the sixth minute, with Kevin De Bruyne converting from the spot and Hojlund's debut goal doubled Napoli's lead eight minutes later.
Sam Beukema tapped in from close range six minutes after the break to make it 3-0.
While Napoli did concede its first goal of the season when Luca Ranieri pulled one back for Fiorentina with 11 minutes left, Antonio Conte's side came away with a well-deserved three points after an impressive performance in Florence.
"I'm very happy with the goal," Hojlund said after the match.
"Today we won an important match, and I'm really glad I scored and to be part of this incredible team.
Napoli, which did not have the distraction of European football last season, begins its UEFA Champions League campaign with an away trip to Manchester City on Friday (AEST).
"I think we just need to focus on the next match and keep sharp," Hojlund added.
"Everybody is going to play a lot of minutes, because we're in a lot of tournaments with a lot of games."
Napoli is top on nine points, ahead of Juventus, which defeated Inter Milan 4-3 earlier in the day, on goal difference.
Fiorentina, still seeking its first win of the season, remains on two points after three games.
