Maurizio Sarri suggested his Napoli “still has the opportunity to grow,” but has concerns over President Aurelio De Laurentiis and the transfer strategy.
The tactician has been linked with Chelsea and Arsenal, as well as Borussia Dortmund in Germany, after taking the Partenopei to second place in Serie A.
Maurizio Sarri suggested his Napoli “still has the opportunity to grow,” but has concerns over President Aurelio De Laurentiis and the transfer strategy.
The tactician has been linked with Chelsea and Arsenal, as well as Borussia Dortmund in Germany, after taking the Partenopei to second place in Serie A.
“This team still has the opportunity to grow, I can see it in the way they work and put themselves up for the challenge every day,” said the Coach in his Press conference.
“This squad can do more, but we have to see what the future holds for 20 different men and I don’t know what’s going to happen.”
Despite missing out on the title and Juventus about to win a seventh consecutive Scudetto, Sarri stands by his philosophy.
“Campaigns can be decided on lucky or unlucky incidents, there’s no point arguing over who deserves it more than anyone else. Juve got more points and that’s all there is to say.
“I prefer to play good football and risk defeat.”
The main issue seems to now be between President De Laurentiis and Sarri, as the patron gave a series of interviews in the media this weekend essentially blaming the Coach and discussing possible replacements.
“I will forever be grateful to the President, as he allowed me to experience something extraordinary. I made all the decisions that I thought would improve our status in the competition that the fans cared most about.
“If the President is happy with my work, then great. If he’s not happy, then that’s a pity, but there are ways out for both parties. If he calls me, I’ll gladly talk.
“What Napoli fans make you experience is remarkable, but it also puts fear in you that it could end. It can make you think that it might be best to walk away when there is still reciprocal love rather than risk moments of difficulty.
“When we lost to Real Madrid, I stayed because of the love of the fans. Naples gives you love, it is the ideal city to win and any victory feels so much better here. Unfortunately, we are not the richest and most powerful club in Italy.”
Coincidentally, that Champions League Round of 16 defeat last year was also followed by bitter De Laurentiis criticism in public.
“There are 11 days to decide, which is more than enough time. I am unable to think when there are still games going on.”