Francesco Calzona has been hired as Napoli’s new coach following the sacking of Walter Mazzarri. Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis admits it is painful to have Walter Mazzarri fired. Explaining why fans want more and confirming that new coach Francesco Calzona knows 80 percent of the team. According to a report from Sky Sport Italia on Tuesday.
Napoli’s president surprised him by sacking 62-year-old Mazzarri on Monday. Just 48 hours before the first game of Barcelona’s defense on the stage of the Champions League round of 16, the first match. Which was the third change of trainer this season after the earlier dismissal of Rudy Garcia by appointing Calzola. Slovakia national team boss Who previously worked on the staff of Maurizio Sarri and Luciano Spalletti. Taking care of the team until the end of the season ทางเข้า UFABET
‘Walter Mazzarri is a friend of the De Laurentiis family and above all else. He is a friend of Napoli’ De Laurentiis Introduction
‘It is always painful to remove a friend from his position. And I thank him already. He was ready to come here when we were struggling. But we must consider that Napoli and Napoli fans always want something more. which we try to give to them as well, calzona’
De Laurentiis also explained his decision to hire Calzola, saying:
‘He has worked with Sarri and Spalletti and knows 80 per cent of our players.’
‘Welcome Calzona and try to help him without argument. Preparing for a tough game in 24 hours will be very difficult.’
‘He will be here with all his assistants on Tuesday morning. And we talked for a long time. Then we went to Castel Volturno, where I introduced him to the team. Even though he already knows many of the players.’
Before talking about facing Barcelona on the Champions League stage, ‘Everyone says Barcelona is not the same team they once were. But I think they still have great players and they will always be Barcelona.’
‘We’ll go to the backfield. (Training session) because we need to hold a UEFA press conference.’
‘We need some time to focus on the seriousness of football life. And now prepare for the game by giving as much time as you can.’
De Laurentiis also confirmed that Napoli legend Marek Hamshik will not join Calzona’s staff. Saying: ‘I spoke to him yesterday. He was fascinated by the idea of returning to work for the team he loved. He makes me very satisfied. And He stayed until the end, rejecting Milan and Juventus, he is a legend.’