Scott McTominay handed brutal comparison as Italy legend dishes out Steven Gerrard stigma
Fabio Capello is a huge fan of the Napoli superstar but has pinpointed what is holding him back this season in Serie A
Fabio Capello believes Scott McTominay is struggling to play with Napoli team-mate Kevin De Bruyne – because they are too alike.
And the Italian managerial legend reckons the situation is similar to Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard when he bossed England.
McTominay helped win Napoli the Serie A title last season and his displays were so impressive in Italy, he was even nominated for the Ballon d'Or.
But Napoli have already lost twice in Serie A this season and were thumped 6-2 by PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League in midweek, although McTominay did score twice.
And former England boss Capello has drawn comparisons between ex-Manchester United star McTominay and former Manchester City ace De Bruyne and his central midfield partnership when he was Three Lions manager.
He said: "The more Napoli games I watch, the more I feel like the De Bruyne and McTominay midfield combination isn't working.
"Chemistry between two players who are champions isn't a given.
"I know something about that.
"Scott McTominay and Kevin De Bruyne remind me of Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard in my England days.
"They were the best midfielders in the world and everyone envied me for having them.
"But they ended up stepping on each other's toes."