Fifth in Serie A after eight days, Napoli is not having the expected start to the season. Reigning Italian champion, the Italian team has, in fact, already fallen twice and does not show the same face as last season. Attractive offensively and solid defensively, the club founded in 1926 is distinguished today by a certain fragility on a collective level. New architect of the Partenopei after the departure of Luciano Spalletti, Rudi Garcia inevitably finds himself under fire from critics.
Far from being in the odor of sanctity in the Campagnie region, the former OM and OL technician was very close to leaving in recent weeks. In vain. Despite the wishes displayed by his management and the rumor Antonio Conte, the refusal of the former Chelsea and Inter coach finally offered a reprieve to the 59-year-old French coach. A situation which should, however, not make us forget the oppressive context currently experienced by the person concerned, moreover after his disagreements with certain locker room executives, such as Victor Osimhen or Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
Aurelio De Laurentiis never thought of sacking Rudi Garcia!
Present at a press conference this Thursday, Aurelio De Laurentiis, the president of the club, nevertheless wanted to make things clear. Faced with journalists gathered at the Napoli training center, the Italian leader reassured Rudi Garcia, at least on the surface. “After the defeat against Fiorentina (3-1 at home in Serie A, editor’s note), I read everything and anything”ADL first got carried away before continuing. “If there were mistakes, I take responsibility for them, but from there to changing coaches… I told Garcia straight in the eyes: ‘keep doing what you’re doing and don’t do not worry”. Everyone makes mistakes, I hope they don’t happen again. In this case, he will have our support”.
Relaunched on the rumors announcing the arrival of Antonio Conte on the Napoli bench to replace the Habs, the Napoli boss has not let his guard down either. “Since we found ourselves at the same vacation spot, in the Maldives, a few years ago, we have stayed in touch. The rest is just gossip intended to weaken whoever is currently in charge of the team and that annoys me., asserted De Laurentiis. A strong and rather reassuring outing for Rudi Garcia. It now remains to be confirmed on the ground to avoid further wrath
