Victor Osimhen's hat-trick helped Napoli thrash struggling Sassuolo 6-1 in Serie A on Wednesday, the Italian champions' first win under caretaker coach Francesco Calzona. Napoli, who appointed Calzona last week following the sacking of Walter Mazzarri, secured their first victory in four league games. They are ninth in the standings with 40
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