Benitez, calf ko: bench directs Pecchia – Corriere dello Sport.it

Naples – It was a calf problem to force Rafa Benitez to sit on the bench for almost the entire second half of Naples-Sassuolo. The coach is in fact remained on the bench, leaving Pecchia the technical area and the direction of the team. “ Tonight we did turn over the bench – said Benitez to Sky after the race – with Pecchia. I had a calf problem and I was forced to sit . ”

RAFA – 3 FROM ROME – “ The second place? We believe and be three points is good for our motivation, because the goal is closer . ” So Rafa Benitez says the approach of Naples to Rome in the standings. “ Being closer to Rome also makes me easier to say to the players that the goal can be reached. Right now the pressure is on Rome are ahead, are strong but have a difficult time. But much still depends on them, “. Race with Sassuolo, Benitez explained that: “ We knew we would have to handle the ball in the opening and wait for the Sassuolo lowered the pace to make a difference with our quality. It is important that we understand that we should not win the first “. Benitez then explained the choice of deploying Andujar: “ I showed confidence in Rafael – said Benitez – Andujar made two batches of good level and for that deserved to be there. Rafael is a concierge level that has all the chance to train and regain the place. There is a competition between them as they do Koulibaly and Britos, Callejon and Gabbiadini “. On the individual, Benitez stressed the provision of Zapata ‘ who made the goal and played well – said – also thanks to the technical staff who trains with him on the movements’ . “ I’m sorry for the expulsion of Mertens – he added – there may be or may be excessive, depends on the interpretation of the referee on the foul from behind .”

BENITEZ FUTURE – Finally a joke about his future: “ The future that interests us today is that of Naples. There is no use talking about me, because even with the President sentiemo always there. Now counts especially the performance of the team. We are doing well and we can still do better. We must continue with this intensity and look for a continuity of important results. ”

TALK HAMSIK – In the post-match Marek Hamsik also spoke to Sky Sports, commenting on the victory, the goal, his team-mate and the Zapata ‘approach in ranking on Rome. “ knew – said the midfielder Napoli – that with a win we would have approached the Roma. We were convinced to accomplish this even though we knew with Sassuolo would not be easy and it is seen in the field. The important thing was to win. ” “The goal? It’s always nice to be able to score. Of this I am definitely happy but are even more happy with the win and the three points. ” “A Zapata is narrow label vice Higuain? I do not think has been underestimated because when he was called into question has always done his job, he did several times in relation to minutes played and then: “Great Duvan. ‘” “Objective second place? Seeing the standings so, definitely yes. We live, we are close and we play until the end. There are still many matches before . ” Then on Twitter, Hamsik says the accident of his former captain: “ I’m sorry for Cannavaro, I’m glad that the audience applauded as he deserves .”