Maurizio Sarri still wasn’t happy after Napoli’s 4-1 Europa League victory away to Midtjylland. “We should’ve done more.”
The Partenopei are top of their group with a perfect record after three games, 11 goals scored and only one conceded.
“We did very well until going 3-0 up, then conceded their goal by being a bit complacent,” the Coach told Sky Sport Italia in Denmark.
Maurizio Sarri still wasn’t happy after Napoli’s 4-1 Europa League victory away to Midtjylland. “We should’ve done more.”
The Partenopei are top of their group with a perfect record after three games, 11 goals scored and only one conceded.
“We did very well until going 3-0 up, then conceded their goal by being a bit complacent,” the Coach told Sky Sport Italia in Denmark.
“We acted as if the match was over and I didn’t like the attitude in the second half, as we tried to just hold on to the result. We should’ve done more in the second half rather than just sit on the lead.
“I think this is a team that gives its best when it is attacking and trying to beat the opposition. We did well to sustain the pressure in a fiery atmosphere where the crowd cheered at every cross that came in.”
Manolo Gabbiadini was given a rare start and bagged a brace, including a spectacular looping left-footer into the far top corner.
“He is a fundamental player for us, his fitness levels are improving and he can play either as a centre-forward in place of Gonzalo Higuain or wide of a trident.
“In the long run, it’ll be a decisive weapon in the armoury to have Gabbiadini in the side. I am happier with the goal he scored on a team move than the spectacular one for 3-0.”
Sarri was asked if he’d test Gabbiadini and Higuain in a 4-2-3-1 system.
“We did for the final 15 minutes at Carpi, but fortunately didn’t need to go for that option in the other games. We did something good then with Jose Callejon, Gabbiadini and Lorenzo Insigne behind Higuain.”