Sound internal defeat for the Napoli who fell to Atalanta in the lunch match of the 30th matchday of Serie A. At the final whistle the result sees the Azzurri defeated 3-0, with Maradona sparing no whistles and criticism towards the team Francesco Calzona. At the end of the match the Neapolitan coach himself spoke thus to the microphones of DAZN:
More merits of Atalanta or demerits of Napoli?
“There are the merits of a strong team but also our demerits, because sometimes we break down and are fragile. With the ball the team manages to create. It's the first match we haven't scored since I've been here, but we have to find a bit of solidity behind it.”
Is the Champions League too far away?
“The possibilities have become slimmer but we must continue to look ahead and win matches, but above all to improve. The mathematics does not condemn us but the possibilities are minimal.”
Is there anything you aren't satisfied with in the attackers' off-ball movements?
“It's not a problem with the defensive line but with the team. If you arrive late on a pressure and the pressure is single it becomes difficult. The input is given by those who go under pressure and today we didn't do that. We need continuity in this aspect. The defense cannot be made by imagination, it must be organised.”
Why is the difference compared to Napoli last year so clear?
“We all know the vicissitudes: three coaches, problems, important players who left and new ones who didn't find an ideal environment. Players coming from abroad would have needed a more linear situation and had little impact. This could be one of the problems, however, are those years that are born in a certain way and we can't do anything about it.”
Su Simeone e Raspadori:
“Raspadori in that position because he trains well and gives me guarantees, then he can't do very well. These are the wingers. Raspadori gives me guarantees, it's clear that he would prefer to play centrally but he's someone who adapts. Simeone came in well, but when do we change formation we lose distance and become more vulnerable. This team is not ready to change formation; we created chances but with confusion.”
In which position does Raspadori feel most comfortable?
“He feels like a first striker, he told me. This is not the problem because up front we have three attackers and having Osimhen you have to make him play. Changing formation takes you to a two-man midfield and we sacrifice Lobotka who should cover more of the field. Anguissa he's not in the best conditions. We're trying to give more solidity and it's clear that someone is being sacrificed up front, like Simeone who deserves more space.”
