Scoring a hat-trick is no small achievement, but to do so without the advantage of penalty kicks adds another layer of brilliance to the feat. Among football s glitterati, there are but a few who have consistently shown their prowess in scoring from open play.

Messi is always known for scoring hat-tricks from open play. The Argentine legend has scored 44 non-penalty hat-tricks.

Luis Suarez is regarded as one of the best strikers of this generation. He has scored 21 non-penalty hat-tricks.

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski is one of the most efficient strikers in the 21st century. He has 16 non-penalty hat-tricks.

Machester City and Argentina legend Sergio Aguero has scored 10 non-penalty hat-tricks.

Manager Antonio Conte revealed that Napoli will have key winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia available for their Serie A clash at Genoa.

The Georgian sustained a sprain in his right knee in a recent loss to Lazio, but his recovery has been effective and he is ready for Saturday s game, Reuters reported.

Napoli are second with 35 points, two behind leaders Atalanta with Kvaratskhelia contributing five goals and three assists in 15 Serie A appearances for Napoli this season.

"Kvara trained with us yesterday and looked more relaxed today. He’s available and it’s an important recovery for us," Conte told reporters.

The Napoli boss stressed that the team s recent good run is built on solid foundations and hard work, highlighting his belief in the players  ability to improve, even after setbacks.

"Shortcuts to success are ephemeral," he said.

"To build something important, you need solid foundations. Great work can shorten the path, but without those foundations, success doesn’t last.

"I always repeat that I have faith in these guys because I see them every day, then you can t always win, you stumble, but even in the stumble they will try to improve."

Conte reaffirmed his trust in the squad’s growth while leaving January transfer decisions to the club.

"For my part I have maximum confidence in the boys, I can go to war with them. Sporting war. They are real men and boys who grow and it shows, and I am very happy about this.

"...let me be clear. I am very calm, but if credible opportunities arise—because you hear so many things—and the club decides or wants to make changes, then we’ll see."