Napoli: Manna confirms Lang stays, options open for Lucca, faith in midfield | OneFootball

Giovanni Manna, Napoli’s sporting director, spoke to DAZN microphones before the match against Lazio, offering a clear overview of the club’s strategies regarding the present, the transfer market, and emergency management.

Napoli, Manna brings clarity before Lazio: “Lang stays, we’re evaluating solutions for Lucca. In midfield, we trust the group”

Measured statements, but full of meaning, outlining the club’s direction during this delicate phase of the season.

Continuity before results

Manna began the interview by focusing on the team’s current moment and the tactical setup adopted in recent weeks: “We have identified a different solution during an emergency phase. Now the goal is to maintain continuity in our performances, because results come as a natural consequence.” A message that highlights how the priority is the solidity of the technical project, rather than an immediate chase for results.

Lukaku, return without rushing

Regarding Romelu Lukaku’s recovery, the sporting director reiterated a cautious approach: “The recovery timeline has always been clear and hasn’t been extended. Patience is needed, because relapses are always possible and we must avoid unnecessary risks.” Napoli does not intend to rush, preferring to protect the player in the medium to long term.

Lucca case: open market, without forcing

One of the hottest topics concerns Lorenzo Lucca. Manna confirmed the club’s appreciation, but also the willingness to consider different scenarios: “He’s a player we wanted. Today he’s under the weather, but we’re open to various solutions. We’re not ruling anything out, being well aware of the market context we operate in. If necessary, we’ll adapt.”

Words that suggest flexibility, but not a desire to dismantle the squad.

Midfield: returns and trust in the technical staff

When asked about a possible reinforcement in midfield, Manna downplayed the transfer market rumors: “We’re waiting for Anguissa to return, who is a key player and has been greatly missed. McTominay is showing he can make an impact in that role. Then it will be up to the coach to make his assessments; he has the expertise to decide.”

A clear sign of trust in the players already present and in the technical staff.

Lang isn’t leaving: message to the market

Finally, the firmest stance concerns Noa Lang, at the center of various transfer rumors: “Lang is not leaving. He’s played two good matches and we expect a lot from him. If he gets his opportunities, he’ll make the most of them. We won’t make moves just for the sake of it: we’ll only act if it serves to improve the team, otherwise we’ll stay put.”

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