Luca Cerchione spoke at “1 Football Club”, a radio programme hosted by Luca Cerchione and broadcast on 1 Station Radio. Claudio Onofri, coach and former footballer of the GenoaBelow is an excerpt from the interview, which focused on the next commitment of the Napoli, at the Marassi against the Genoa.
Will there be anyone to fear in the Genoa ranks for Saturday's match?
“I would say that, for now, it is the defensive phase that is making a positive impression.
The attack still needs to be refined in order to best accompany the team. Retegui he is a player who can make the difference, even if he will have to grow.For the Napoli, therefore, it will be a difficult match, beyond the – predictable – defeat against Lazio.
Nevertheless, the odds are on the side of the Azzurri. Napoli's squad remains one of the best ever, even though it will be difficult to repeat last season's successes."
Could Ostigard be used in place of Natan at Marassi?
“I was surprised by the low regard the Norwegian received in the Azzurri rotation.
I was sure he could carve out a starting spot. That said, I saw Natan play, I can say he has the potential to express himself in our championship, even if I think he still has some flaws to improve.
While marking, with the attacker on his back, he is still unable to hold back his momentum and wait for an opponent's move"
Can Garcia's team only play 4-3-3?
“It seems to me that the characteristics of the players are suited to the 4-3-3. With the wingers with inverted feet, and the wingers who come back on the strong foot, there is always the possibility of seeing the insertion of the half-wingers and the freeing of Osimhen.
However, it is the movements within the module that determine the module itself. No one has ever won on the board… Therefore, it is not the lineup that makes the difference”.
What is your final opinion on Lozano's experience in blue?
“When he went to PSV I started following him and I admit that his way of playing, both with the ball at his feet and in his movements on crosses, fascinated me a lot.
I'm not saying that his experience in Naples disappointed me, but I certainly expected more. He was predisposed to the levels reached by Naples with the victory of the Scudetto. It is a transfer, therefore, that can be accepted.
Lindstrom can replace him very well. He is a player who can always invent something dangerous even if he won't play with an inverted foot. Gifted with speed and technique, he can provide precious balls for Victor Osimhen".
What is the ideal role for Raspadori: the central attacking area or the attacking midfield?
“Jack has such versatility that he can be employed in multiple roles.
From what I saw at Sassuolo, however, it seems to me that he could express himself better as a second striker. His ability to come behind, and bring a defender with him, can be decisive, even if there is a need for a player capable of entering the penalty area.
In Napoli, however, there is no player capable of cutting without the ball. In Napoli he cannot benefit from being used in the area that is most congenial to him precisely because the tactical set-up is not suitable for a second striker who guarantees space for insertion”.
If Lindstrom plays on Saturday, would it be another failure for Elmas?
“I saw him play for the national team and he made a great contribution, confirming all his talent.
For me, Elmas is a mezzala. A player certainly predisposed to create danger in the opponent's area, but he does not have the speed and dribbling ability that a winger should have.
If I were Garcia, I would always deploy him in midfield."
Article published on 14 September 2023 - 15:47
