Francesco Calzone, coach of Napoli, made statements to Prime Video microphones at the end of the first leg of the round of 1, which saw the Italian team draw 1-XNUMX at the Maradona stadium against BarcelonaThe result postpones any discussion until the return match in Spain.
“After the first thirty minutes, the team showed a positive reaction, and I am happy with the fighting spirit they showed on the pitch.
There is certainly still a lot of work to do, but I praised the players for the determination they showed. I will certainly ask more from the players who returned from the Africa Cup of Nations and who perhaps are not yet at their best."
“At the end of the match, we even thought we could win it, which is an important sign regarding the mentality of the boys, which I really appreciated.
I saw players who gave themselves completely on the pitch and who absolutely did not want to lose against such a strong opponent."
“Obviously, there were some difficulties, also due to our tactical problems, but I am aware that in just two days you cannot perform miracles. I am also satisfied with the changes, which gave new energy to the team by entering the field well.
In the first half hour we suffered a lot, but we managed to react, even in a messy situation. Staying focused until the end is a fundamental quality, and this still makes me satisfied this evening.”
Article published on 21 February 2024 - 23:36
