Luciano Spalletti says coaching Napoli is a wonderful thing and explains the importance of having a deep roster of players to turn to. The Partenopei were put to the test by a plucky Bologna side who fought back twice in a thrilling 3-2 victory. Speaking to DAZN after the game, Spalletti talked about his players attitude to the game and how they continued to fight back, despite going a goal behind in the first half:
It was fundamental to be able to reverse the inertia that could take after the various unfavorable episodes.
We always behaved in the same way, always pushing the ball deep and playing it close to their area. These are very important matches to take home. The group showed great mentality, with level plays and many chances. Seeing that after mistakes we always tried again is something that makes it wonderful to coach these players.
The starters in the second half reversed the final result. If this is the impact, it is also more decisive than starting from the beginning and playing from the bench. We have a lot of players at our disposal that allow us to change some arrangements. Osimhen is different from Raspadori, he attacks space and if things didn’t go well, Simeone can also be bought on,.
I have good feelings this year as well, we play great football and the team is involved. We want to try to always improve, adding more things in the development of our actions. Everyone is very involved, everyone tries to give their best for their teammate.
Zielinski? He has reasoned correctly and understood that his level of football is not what it was last season. The locker room before was not a limitation but, on the contrary, it helped: we had leaders who, when they had the ball at their feet, did not hide. Now, maybe Zielinski has more courage because the development has to happen with other elements.”
