Mertens' performance fails to console Higuain, despite their triple score.
Napoli Striker Dries Mertens Shines with Four-Goal Blitz in Serie A
In a dazzling display of football, Dries Mertens scored four goals against Cagliari, helping Napoli maintain their perfect record in the Serie A table. The Belgian striker's performance was reminiscent of the 2012/2013 season, making it the first time a Napoli player scored four goals in a single Serie A game at the San Paolo stadium since then.
Mertens' hat-trick against Cagliari was his fourth in the Serie A, and it increased his seasonal goal tally to 14, making him the top scorer in the league. His four goals against Cagliari were the most scored by a Napoli player in a single Serie A game since the 2012/2013 season, equaling the number of games he had previously scored four or more goals in the Serie A.
During his substitution, Mertens hinted at his goal ambition of four by miming the number four with his hand. His determination paid off, as he scored the fourth goal just minutes later.
Rudi Garcia, the current coach of Mertens, has been impressed with the striker's performance. Garcia's tactical decisions seem to have brought out the best in Mertens, who has scored ten goals this year and almost scored four against Cagliari, outperforming Napoli's previous top scorer Gonzalo Higuain.
The Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera referred to Mertens as "Sarri's true number nine," implying that the striker has become an essential part of Napoli's attacking strategy under coach Carlo Ancelotti.
In comparison to Mertens' impressive performance, Higuain seems dispensable. The Argentine striker has struggled to find his form this season, while Mertens continues to shine.
Mertens' four-goal performance against Cagliari was the highest-scoring single match by a Napoli player in the Serie A since the 2012/2013 season. It was a testament to Mertens' skill, determination, and the faith that Garcia and Ancelotti have in him. With Mertens leading the line, Napoli looks set to challenge for the Serie A title this season.
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