Maurizio Sarri said leadership “changes nothing” for Napoli and “if Gonzalo Higuain doesn’t win the Ballon d’Or it’ll be all his fault.”
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Maurizio Sarri said leadership “changes nothing” for Napoli and “if Gonzalo Higuain doesn’t win the Ballon d’Or it’ll be all his fault.”
The Partenopei visit Bologna on Sunday at 11.30 GMT, click here for a match preview.
“Being Serie A leaders changes nothing. Against Inter we played well for 65 minutes, but that game made us reflect a great deal, because the objective must be to perform, not get anxious about the result,” said the Coach in his Press conference.
“If everyone who played at Napoli says it’s more difficult to win silverware here, there must be a reason. I am relaxed and indifferent to everything that happens around us.
“Bologna are the most difficult team to face at this moment. We used up a lot of energy against Inter and there is the risk of running on empty or feeling sated.
“They scored seven goals in four games and are going through a positive period of form. They play with two forwards of international calibre, Mattia Destro and Emanuele Giaccherini. Roberto Donadoni changed their attitude, as now they play with enthusiasm and determination.
“Too often in football the winning team is the most motivated, so that is why the right psychological approach is crucial.”
Sarri confirmed Dries Mertens is available again after his injury, but was above all focused on Higuain.
“If he doesn’t win the Ballon d’Or in future then it’ll be all his fault! He'd be a right ****head. He is the best centre-forward in the world.”