“High tension in Naples! » This is the title of the Gazzetta dello Sport about the new psychodrama that unfolded yesterday during the Neapolitans’ trip to Bologna. 0-0 against the team led by Thiago Motta, and a replacement of Victor Osimhen at the end of the match which turned into a settling of scores with Rudi Garcia. The Nigerian striker did not appreciate being released in the 87th minute, and made it clear to the French technician, telling him in a rather virulent manner that he could have finished the match with two attackers.
The Nigerian could also blame himself for missing a penalty, which would have changed the scenario, but he preferred to target his coach, like Kvaratskhelia a few weeks earlier. Moreover, the Georgian was also replaced a quarter of an hour from the end. The two strong men in the offensive sector are therefore not spared by Rudi Garcia, and as the results do not follow, the French coach takes his grade. The hashtag GarciaOut is already flourishing on social networks.
Garcia already challenged
Asked by DAZN after the match, Rudi Garcia tried to clear the field. “I spoke with Victor after his release, but that will remain between us. He remains our penalty taker. When a player comes out and he’s not happy, that’s a good thing. » The coach can count, for the moment, on the support of the president of Aurelio de Laurentiis, who, ironically or not, tweeted “Naples leaves Bologna. Congratulations to all “. Here is Naples 7th in Serie A, already 7 points behind Inter Milan. The club has not won in Serie A since the 2nd day.
And in the game, nothing exciting. We no longer recognize the playful team from last season. Is it only Rudi Garcia’s fault? Several players are far from their level, from Kvaratskhelia to Lobotka via Zambo Anguissa. And above all it appears that the French coach has not managed to unite his squad and make people forget the initial doubts about his appointment. Already criticized after the first defeat against Lazio on the 3rd day, Garcia is already fighting against public opinion, and the behavior towards him of his key players is clearly not going to help him.
