Rudi Garcia coached OM and OL and has already found himself under fire many times. He should therefore not be disoriented by what happens to him in Italy. Because the French coach has been taking it seriously for two weeks now. The first two victories in Serie A did not spare it from a first round of criticism following the defeat at home against Lazio during the 3rd day of Serie A. Thus, during the international break, the Italian press repeated that something was wrong within this new Napoli, considered very different from that of Luciano Spalletti.
So obviously, the new poor performance on the Genoa pitch earned Rudi Garcia a new round of reproaches, from the supporters, as we explained to you yesterday, but also from the sports press. “Rudi, what are you doing?” » asks himself La Gazzetta dello Sport. “Rudi Garcia cancels Spalletti, his Napoli is a flop, he is in the sights”. Surprised by the promoted Genoa, who led 2-0, Naples was able to obtain the point of the draw thanks to two jewels from Raspadori and Politano. But he disappointed again in the game.
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4 |
7 |
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9 |
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4 |
2 |
3 |
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1 |
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7 |
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8 |
4 |
3 |
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2 |
0 |
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4 |
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5 |
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7 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
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Rudi Garcia on the front line
Rudi Garcia is criticized for the lack of visibility in Naples’ offensive play, which seems to rely solely on the flashes of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Problem, the Georgian continues to be disappointing and hasn’t scored in 6 months. Anguissa is also far from last season’s level, and the defense has lost its boss Kim, who left for Bayern Munich. Garcia is judged guilty of the current loss of identity of the Neapolitan club, and his choices are questioned, such as the replacement of Kvaratskhelia by Zerbin, while the rookie Lindstrom was on the bench.
The Georgian’s gesture of humor was also well noticed by the Italian press, as if to prove that Rudi Garcia is also in difficulty with his players. While his appointment came as a surprise in France and Italy, the French technician seems to have less room for error than others. His luck? The calendar offers him a series of affordable matches, with Braga in the Champions League, then Bologna, Udinese and Lecce in Serie A, to redress the situation.
