SSC Napoli only just failed to defend its inaugural Serie A title, finishing three points behind AC Milan. Napoli proved to be the most offensive team in the entire league, with Careca and Diego Maradona dominating the scoring charts. Due to Milan's strong defence that was not enough for the title, and due to a 3–2 defeat at home to the eventual champions, the title defence got out of reach.
Squad
Transfers In Pos. Name from Type FW Careca São Paulo FC DF Rosario Pergolizzi Olbia Calcio DF Giovanni Francini Torino FW Francesco Baiano Empoli F.C. loan ended Out Pos. Name To Type MF Costanzo Celestini Ascoli DF Antonio Carannante Ascoli DF Giuseppe Volpecina Hellas Verona
Winter In Pos. Name from Type Out Pos. Name To Type FW Francesco Baiano Parma F.C. loan
Competitions Serie A
League table
Results by round
Matches
Coppa Italia
First round
Eightfinals
Quarterfinals
European Cup
Round of 16
Statistics Players statistics
References
Sources RSSSF – Italy 1987/88