Napoli, Lang: “Clicking with Neres and Hojlund, ready for Juventus” | OneFootball

I am very happy with the moment I am experiencing in Naples, we have a quality team. I am confident about my performances

Naples, Lang: “Growing understanding with Neres and Hojlund. Against Juventus, we know exactly what to do”

Noa Lang's feelings are those of a player who has finally become central to Napoli's technical project. The Dutch forward, also a protagonist in the Coppa Italia penalty shootout marathon, shared with Radio CRC a precise snapshot of the Azzurri's moment, his personal growth, and the anticipation for the match against Juventus.

A personal moment on the rise

Lang does not hide his enthusiasm for his form and the role he is gaining within the team. “I am very happy with the moment I am experiencing: we are playing well, and it is fundamental for me. We must continue on this path, both individually and as a team,” explained the offensive winger, increasingly impactful in the Azzurri rotations.

The Coppa Italia evening, marked by penalties, saw him as a protagonist with a decisive penalty shot: “The last time I won a penalty was with the National team against Spain, and I missed it. But on Wednesday, I felt confident: I am a player who trusts himself, and I am happy to have taken on this responsibility.”

Emergencies, group, and mentality

The team has gone through weeks affected by injuries, but Lang highlights an often overlooked aspect: cohesion. “We are a special team. We have many injured players, but I think it is clear that we remain balanced. Changing a lot is positive because it gives everyone the chance to play, even those who had fewer minutes,” he emphasizes.

His personal experience becomes an example of the group's value: “At first, I played little, and now I have space. It means the coach believes in everyone. It is important that everyone feels part of the project.”

Clear objectives: competitive everywhere

A firm point emerges in the Dutchman's words: Napoli cannot choose competitions, they must aim for everything. “We have no choice: we must be ready for all competitions. Napoli must be competitive in every tournament, there is no alternative,” Lang reiterates.

Towards Napoli–Juventus: concentration and confidentiality

The week leads to a match that always holds special value in Naples. Lang perceives it and describes it like this: “You can already feel in the air that it is not a match like the others. How do we prepare? Better to keep certain things in the locker room. We know what to do: we have quality, but we must show personality and take responsibility. Tactically, I can't say too much.”

A statement that confirms an intense but controlled atmosphere within the group.

A growing trio: Lang, Neres, and Hojlund

Napoli's new offensive department is showing encouraging signs, the result of work and mutual understanding: “We are building a good understanding and improving match by match. At first, it was normal to need to know each other better, but every training session makes us grow. We can do even more, week by week,” concludes Lang.

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