Politano joins Osimhen and Kvaratskhelia in rebelling against Rudi Garcia

Matteo Politano became the latest player to publicly dissent against Napoli boss Rudi Garcia after Victor Osimhen and Khivcha Kvaratskhelia had previously done the same. 

The winger was substituted in the 57th minute, while the eventual loss against Fiorentina was still a deadlock at 1-1. 

As Il Mattino reported, the 30-year-old Italian forward protested against the French manager while he was substituted, gestured with his hands in protest, and refused to greet Jens Cajuste, who he was swapped for. 

The dissent he showed has sparked inquiries into the level of respect Garcia commands in the dressing room, as Osimhen and Kvaratskhelia, Napoli's biggest stars from last season, also had such cases with the former Roma coach. 

Meanwhile, Napoli's title defence is going awry so far, and with the recent loss to Fiorentina, manager Rudi Garcia's future is said to be uncertain, and former Chelsea boss Graham Potter is being evaluated as a possible replacement. 

The French manager had big boots to fill when he accepted the Partenopei role, as he was replacing Luciano Spaletti, the coach who led Napoli to their first league title in 33 years.

Napoli have struggled to replicate the form they showed under their former boss, or even the fluency in their style of play.  

The results they have gotten so far exhibit this; Napoli have already dropped points in four of eight matches this season, two losses and two draws, keeping them fifth on the log, seven points adrift of league leaders Milan.