Edy Reja admits “it was difficult to contain Napoli” after Atalanta slipped to a 2-1 defeat and praised Marek Hamsik.
“We did well in the first half too, but didn’t take our chances,” the Coach told Mediaset Premium.
“It was difficult to contain Napoli, as they’ve got Higuain who already got us earlier this season.”
Reja was the Napoli boss at the start of Hamsik’s career at the Stadio San Paolo.
Edy Reja admits “it was difficult to contain Napoli” after Atalanta slipped to a 2-1 defeat and praised Marek Hamsik.
“We did well in the first half too, but didn’t take our chances,” the Coach told Mediaset Premium.
“It was difficult to contain Napoli, as they’ve got Higuain who already got us earlier this season.”
Reja was the Napoli boss at the start of Hamsik’s career at the Stadio San Paolo.
“Hamsik has become a great figure here. He is so fond of the club and the city, which has given him so much, just as he has given back to Napoli.
“Pierpaolo Marino did very well to bring him here when he was just a kid, as we immediately realised he was a real talent.
“He was born with the ball at his feet, has extraordinary timing and knows how to attack the space like few others. Either you anticipate his movement or you’re not going to get him.
“Compliments to Napoli, as it’s a strong team and I hope they can maintain second place.”