“To be honest, we didn’t think we could have such an extraordinary 2025 but it has to be a starting point,” says Oriali
Speaking to Radio CRC, the Head of First Team Management of Napoli Gabriele Oriali spoke thus about the Neapolitan club’s 2025:
“I have to be honest: it’s a great emotion. To be honest, we didn’t think we could have such an extraordinary 2025. I remember at the beginning of the year, when I spoke with the guys, there was the belief that we could do well but certainly not that of reaching certain levels and, above all, certain goals”
Super Cup
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“I already told the boys immediately after Bologna: certain victories don’t come by chance. They are the result of daily sacrifice, commitment. The team showed character and pride for the shirt they wear, for the city they represent, for the fans. We had incredible, impressive responses”
Who are the favorites this year? Last year he said Inter and Atalanta
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“Last year I said Inter and Atalanta in addition to Napoli obviously. The list of suitors has expanded a bit. In addition to us and Inter, there is Milan, there is Roma, there is Juve. It will be a good fight between these five suitors”
Now the challenge against Sarri’s Lazio
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“With Lazio it’s always difficult and complicated, even last year we left points along the way, losing at home and drawing in Rome. It will be complicated”
Accidents
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“We are fortunate to have our leader, Conte, who does not give up when faced with difficulties. The team followed him, we faced serious problems and serious injuries, we managed to find the right situation. This demonstrates the unity of the group and the team spirit, the team came together and managed to overcome the injuries”
8 races in 24 days in January
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“Let’s start one at a time, we have to think game by game without distracting ourselves from the many commitments. A difficult and complicated period will begin with the hope of recovering some injured players. What we have achieved is a starting point and not an arrival point, the team has entered into symbiosis with the coach’s ideas and it is a mutual satisfaction”
Best wishes for 2026
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“What I can wish the fans is that there can be a lot of satisfaction. We have done extraordinary things but they must be a starting point”
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