Gennaro Gattuso has explained Dries Mertens’ goal drought and has said he doesn’t listen to those who say Napoli can win the Scudetto.
The Italian coach spoke to Sky Sport prior to the Azzurri’s Europa League clash against Rijeka.
“We must not think about what they say outside Castel Volturno, we need to think about improving," Gattuso said.
"We don't allow many goal chances, it must burn us to lose games like those against AZ or Sassuolo.
Gennaro Gattuso has explained Dries Mertens’ goal drought and has said he doesn’t listen to those who say Napoli can win the Scudetto.
The Italian coach spoke to Sky Sport prior to the Azzurri’s Europa League clash against Rijeka.
“We must not think about what they say outside Castel Volturno, we need to think about improving," Gattuso said.
"We don't allow many goal chances, it must burn us to lose games like those against AZ or Sassuolo.
"It’s going to be a difficult game against Rijeka.”
Victor Osimhen won’t travel with the team as he is serving a one-match ban.
“He has to be quiet, he has proved to be strong from the very beginning.
“He needs to be calmer when he goes face-to-face with his opponents or when he blatantly protests with the referees.
“We must not have excuses, we must think of how to improve and make as little mistakes as possible. We must think of ourselves.”
The former Milan coach and midfielder hopes Dries Mertens can soon return to scoring form.
“Right now Dries is struggling to score goals, but he’s got the chances, he’s not a sniper as usual but we is working on it.”
Lorenzo Insigne has been included in the squad list after a muscle injury.
“He’s training with us, he is not 100% but the fact that he’s here is already important.
“He is our captain, he is not a normal player, he must give us something even when we have hard times.”