Does seeing a team like Napoli always concede the same goals, as with Roma and Frosinone, denote an individual or departmental problem?
“There is a problem of structure, yes individual but, honestly, but also a leader who can lead in an important way. Last year there was a compact team, led by an important leader like Spalletti. This year, perhaps, there have been many small shortcomings and the defensive department, as well as the whole team, is suffering as a result. It’s the whole thing that didn’t work as it should have. Last season it seemed like a perfect car but, today, the confidence is lacking. We must also consider that, for a long time, there was a lack of left-backs, as well as the fact that Juan Jesus was not always a defensive leader in his career.”
Many point the finger at Kim’s absence who, however, did not do particularly well in Monaco. Is the Korean the champion seen last year, or is he a good level player who has benefited from Spalletti’s game system?
“Bayern Munich often plays one-on-one. There is an idea of the game of a great team that accepts the duel and which, therefore, can indicate some difficulties for the defenders. A purely offensive team. He is an excellent defender, he demonstrated it in an organized team and in an extraordinary championship. These are results that you don’t achieve by chance. Then, you have to adapt to another championship, in another context. There is one last step to be taken in its growth. He is a player who can make the difference but who still has to complete the last step.”
How would you intervene in the transfer market if you were a Napoli manager? There is a lot of talk about Alessandro Buongiorno…
“Buongiorno is a player who plays in a system, that of Juric, which prefers duels. We will also have to see the coach who will be chosen next year. Choices on the transfer market must be made based on who will arrive and the type of football he will play. The evaluation will be made with the coach, in relation to the module and the principles of the game”.
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