

Romelu Lukaku scored a goal and provided two assists in Monday's 3-0 victory against struggling Empoli, ensuring that Napoli would remain three points behind Serie A leaders Inter Milan. Lukaku, a striker from Belgium, has scored 12 goals and assisted on 10 more in Italy's top division this season. He has been instrumental in Napoli's fight for the league title against Inter, the current champions. Scott McTominay benefited on Monday as the 31-year-old, who has improved his game under coach Antonio Conte, is making an impact with both his distribution and goal scoring.
After being beautifully served by Lukaku, who joined last summer to replace exiled star Victor Osimhen, McTominay scored Napoli's other two goals, bringing his total to eight in his first Serie A season. Lukaku has exceeded expectations this season.