Calzona: Too much fuss at Napoli, I share De Laurentiis’ views | OneFootball

The fluctuating moment of Napoli, coming off less than stellar results in Serie A and the Champions League, continues to fuel discussions and criticisms. The Azzurri lost the top spot in the standings after the defeat in Bologna, but according to Francesco Calzona — former Napoli coach and current head coach of Slovakia — the atmosphere around the team is excessively heated.

Slovakia, Calzona: “Napoli, too many unnecessary controversies. I share De Laurentiis' ideas”

In an interview with La Repubblica, Calzona defended Antonio Conte's Napoli journey, urging to downsize the controversies: “I don't agree with those who talk about a troubled season. There are too many unnecessary controversies: Napoli was leading alone until one game ago. I don't understand all these criticisms and I would wait before comparing this season to that of two years ago, when there were different complications.”

The former Azzurri coach believes the team remains fully competitive for the championship: “The Azzurri are still in the running for the championship.”

Calzona then commented on the recent statements by Aurelio De Laurentiis, who denounced the excessive number of commitments and the impact of injuries related to national teams. The Slovak head coach sided with the Napoli president: “There are too many games, and with the addition of the Nations League, it's a massacre. The risk of injuries is very high. Finding a single space for national teams is a great idea, preferably in spring.”

For Calzona, therefore, the problem is not Napoli's journey, but the context surrounding the team: too many criticisms, too much noise, and little clarity in judging a season that is still fully open.

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