Napoli’s Rrahmani: “Never troubled, big win, focus on Benfica” | OneFootball

The victory in the big match against Juventus not only returns Napoli to the top of the standings but also certifies the maturity of a team capable of handling the pressure of major events with icy composure. Amir Rrahmani, a pillar of Antonio Conte's defense, is the spokesperson for this awareness. In the post-match analysis, he lucidly dissected the 2-1 win over the Bianconeri, effectively dismantling the narrative of a tactically challenging game.

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“Any victory is important, but this one carries a different weight because it was achieved against a direct competitor for the top of the standings,” began the Kosovar defender in the press room. His analysis then focused on the tactical key to the match. Despite Luciano Spalletti's surprise moves, opting out of a pure center forward to field wide and mobile attackers, the Azzurri defense never wavered. “We expected a traditional striker, and we prepared for the match that way,” admitted Rrahmani, “however, on the field, everything felt very natural. The game turned out to be tactically identical to the one against Atalanta: we felt comfortable and, honestly, we were never in trouble.”

It was inevitable to touch on the nostalgia of Spalletti, the coach of the third Scudetto who returned to Maradona as an opponent: “We didn't cross paths in the corridors, but my opinion remains unchanged: he is still one of the best coaches I've ever had. We all know that, before being a coach, he is a great man.”

After the celebration, the defender immediately rallied for the next imminent challenge. The schedule offers no respite, and on Tuesday, Napoli will be in Lisbon for a crucial Champions League clash against Benfica. “We must enjoy this victory because it was deserved and hard-fought, but our focus must immediately shift to Portugal. Playing away in Europe is always complicated, and we will need the same mentality we showed tonight.”

Andrea Alati

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇮🇹 here.