Napoli, Spinazzola: “We stepped up in the second half” | OneFootball

Leonardo Spinazzola has lucidly analyzed Napoli's victory over Genoa, acknowledging the initial difficulties and the change of pace that came in the second half. "In the first half, we made too many mistakes. We were looking for short exchanges against a very aggressive team, when instead we should have sought depth more often. In the second half, we did that and the results were evident," explained the Napoli winger in a press conference.

Napoli, Spinazzola in press conference: "We must stay united, this is the spirit that is needed"

Spinazzola then emphasized the importance of the group's cohesion and the contribution of the substitutes: "This year the changes will be crucial. We must stay united and whoever comes in must know how to make an impact. Today it happened, as already against Sporting: this is the spirit that is needed." On the topic of the National team, the player appeared calm but determined: "It is always a goal for every player, but there are many other strong players in my role. The decision is up to the technical commissioner, I just think about doing well with Napoli".

From a tactical point of view, Spinazzola also discussed his dialogue with the wingers and Antonio Conte's requests: "The coach asks me to provide width, but only when the ball is free. It's a situation I'm comfortable with, because it's my main quality." Lastly, a note on the constant comparisons with Euro 2021: "Enough with that Euro! Today I am a more mature and consistent player. Before I was a wild horse, now I have more balance. After that experience, I improved in numbers and in managing situations. At first, I struggled, but now I know the coach's mindset better and cover the field more completely."

Andrea Alati

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