After the home draw against Inter, Napoli looks forward with renewed confidence: Leonardo Spinazzola, the Italian winger, testifies to this, speaking to the microphones of Radio Crc He analyzed the team's performance and the prospects for the rest of the season.
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“After Dimarco's goal we didn't give up, on the contrary”, Spinazzola declared. “We increased the pace, the quality of the passes and the intensity of the game. We were not hasty and we played a great second half, earning an important draw”. The Italian full-back underlined how the team is emerging from this difficult moment with new certainties: "Now two challenging months begin, but we're getting there in the best possible way. We're waiting for three players to return and I think the difficult period is behind us."
Spinazzola then praised the reinforcements that arrived in the winter market, who quickly integrated into the group: "We made them feel at ease straight away. They are excellent players and, thanks to the coach, they can still grow a lot physically and mentally." According to the defender, the public's support is also fundamental: “Knowing that all of Naples supports us is fundamental, especially in the most heartfelt matches. Maradona is always a spectacle”.
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With the championship approaching its decisive phase, the compact standings could represent an opportunity for Napoli: “We have almost finished the direct clashes, while the other teams will take points from each other. We have to think game by game”. The next match will see the Neapolitans face Fiorentina, a challenge that Spinazzola considers tricky, but above all for its own merits: “The main threat is ourselves. If we play at our best, we are difficult to overcome. It all depends on us.”
Finally, the winger spoke about his tactical evolution with Antonio Conte, who is transforming him into a more central full-back: “It’s a new dynamic for me. It’s not in my characteristics, but the coach asks us to diversify our game. This helps every player to grow.”
Looking ahead to the upcoming match against Fiorentina, Spinazzola joked: “Let's see first if the manager will put me in the starting lineup!”, then adding a tactical analysis on Dodò, his possible direct opponent: “You have to be careful on the counterattacks and in 1-on-1 situations, because he is a very fast player.”
Article published on March 5, 2025 - 18pm
