Mazzarri: ‘I gave a lot to Napoli’

Torino boss Walter Mazzarri admits returning to face his old club Napoli “is not a normal game on an emotional level. I think I gave a lot too.”

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“Obviously, it’s not a normal game for me on an emotional level, as I received so much at the Stadio San Paolo over four years and I think I gave a lot too,” said the Coach in his Press conference.

Torino boss Walter Mazzarri admits returning to face his old club Napoli “is not a normal game on an emotional level. I think I gave a lot too.”

It kicks off on Sunday at 14.00 UK time (13.00 GMT), click here for a match preview.

“Obviously, it’s not a normal game for me on an emotional level, as I received so much at the Stadio San Paolo over four years and I think I gave a lot too,” said the Coach in his Press conference.

“They know me well. It’ll be a strong sensation to see people who I had unforgettable moments with. I am thankful if people remember that I helped Napoli get back on top. The results were there to see.”

Emotions were also running high yesterday when the entire squad visited Superga on the anniversary of the plane crash that killed the Grande Torino side in 1949.

“It was a day that gave me strength. I had already been to Superga twice by myself, but yesterday, with the speech by the priest and the affection of the fans, it really touched me a great deal. And I am rarely moved, but I had goosebumps.

“I want my team to always give something more on the field and to build on those concepts. Any opponent will have to struggle in order to beat us.

“Toro have to step on to the pitch and be like Toro.”