1991/92: Napoli, under Claudio Ranieri, struggled to maintain the heights of the Maradona era. With the Argentine star leaving in 1991 after suspension and controversy, the team leaned on Careca, Gianfranco Zola, and Ciro Ferrara. They finished 4th in Serie A, showing flashes of quality but lacking consistency to compete for the Scudetto.
1992/93: Transition deepened as Napoli slid to 11th place, reflecting instability and financial strain. While Zola emerged as the new creative force, the squad lacked depth. European qualification was missed, and domestic cup runs were short, marking a downturn after their golden late-80s period.
