Riccardo Bigon says Napoli still have the confidence of the club and that the transfer market isn’t to blame for their form.
The Partenopei’s poor start to the season has continued for another round, following a 3-3 draw at home to Palermo.
Riccardo Bigon says Napoli still have the confidence of the club and that the transfer market isn’t to blame for their form.
The Partenopei’s poor start to the season has continued for another round, following a 3-3 draw at home to Palermo.
However, the club’s sporting director has looked to ease pressure on the Coach and his players.
“We are confident that the team will recover from this difficult time, being able to count on a very supportive environment that will help the guys to get out of this situation,” Bigon commented to Sky Sport Italia.
“Confidence in the people working here is held by everyone. It is normal that the group has psychologically suffered some difficulties, but we have to have confidence in ourselves and in the effort of all those working for this group.”
Part of the issue at the club is seen as based on a disappointing summer transfer market.
“I do not think that the market is an important issue. Today in the field [the] only [new signing] there was Koulibaly again and I think that this group has proven time and again that it can easily overcome the difficulties that Italian football can place in front of it.
“It is not because of the market that this group could not beat Palermo. We must recover the enthusiasm of last year and play with a free mentality.
“It is not easy, but I am convinced that the Coach and the players have everything to achieve this.”
Benitez’s position is reported today as not up for consideration until at least the October international break.