Re: Rafa Benitez the new manager of Napoli

by Kaladin Sun Dec 22, 2013 12:50 am

Still, Napoli's recent form isn't enough to convince me that they'll finish 2nd. 2 wins, 2 draws, 2 defeats in the last 6 isn't going to cut it, potentially 10 points behind tomorrow. Juve and Roma will have the top 2 spots on lockdown. Napoli will settle for 3rd imo.

by McLewis Sun Dec 22, 2013 12:52 am

If we keep drawing matches, Napoli might just eat away at the lead we have on them, even with a record like 2-2-2.

Need to win against Catania tomorrow.

by BarrileteCosmico Sun Dec 22, 2013 12:53 am

As soon as Hamsik returns Napoli will be a different team. The amount of times that Pipita and Insigne gave Pandev a great pass only for him to mess it up is over 9000.

by Red Alert Sat Feb 08, 2014 4:31 am

Qatari Football
‏@QatariFootball Rafael Benitez has received an offer from #QFA to coach the Qatar NT to help build for the 2022 Qatar World Cup. #QSL

drunken

by S Mon Mar 10, 2014 1:36 pm

Highburied wrote:Excuses began before season even started.

If Rafa reaches top 3, i will and get the hell outta this forum.

If not, then all of Rafa lovers can have a last wish.

10 pts ahead of the 4th place team.Top 3 pretty much secured.Stay safe https://i.servimg.com/u/f43/16/93/79/64/37329810.gif

by Art Morte Mon Mar 10, 2014 1:46 pm

by zizzle Mon Mar 10, 2014 2:04 pm

What is Napoli missing to mount a serious title push next year ?

by S Mon Mar 10, 2014 2:13 pm

Its quite clear they wont be able to make wholesale changes as they dont have financial capabilities to do so but 2 or 3 additions could prove vital for their title charge just like how 2-3 players made a big difference to this Roma side as a whole.

So, i would say a DM,a quality CB and a decent backup to Higuain or get someone who can reduce the goal-scoring burden off him.I would say these are three things they should primarily be focusing on in the summer mercato.

by RedOranje Mon Mar 10, 2014 7:07 pm

Why bump this literally the day after he gets banned?

by El Chelsea Fuerte Mon Mar 10, 2014 7:20 pm

Red Alert wrote:Qatari Football
‏@QatariFootball Rafael Benitez has received an offer from #QFA to coach the Qatar NT to help build for the 2022 Qatar World Cup. #QSL

Rafa building a team?

by halamadrid2 Mon Mar 10, 2014 7:36 pm

zizzle wrote:What is Napoli missing to mount a serious title push next year ?

DM, CM, LW, RB and AM

if they get Gonalons, Arbeloa, CM, Lavezzi/Griezmann and a really good AM they will be set for next season

by Tomwin Lannister Mon Mar 10, 2014 8:24 pm

They need a whole new defence, they need a DM and an attacking player or two

AND, that's just to have a starting XI good enough

Apart from Juve, the teams have such a massive drop in quality with their depth

They'd realistically need 4 or 5 new bench players, along with those.

by Donuts Mon Mar 10, 2014 9:13 pm

he should buy mascherano.. or song Smile

by mr-r34 Mon Mar 10, 2014 9:18 pm

S wrote:
Highburied wrote:Excuses began before season even started.

If Rafa reaches top 3, i will and get the hell outta this forum.

If not, then all of Rafa lovers can have a last wish.

10 pts ahead of the 4th place team.Top 3 pretty much secured.Stay safe https://i.servimg.com/u/f43/16/93/79/64/37329810.gif

Is this in any way enforceable?

by BarrileteCosmico Mon Mar 10, 2014 9:38 pm

zizzle wrote:What is Napoli missing to mount a serious title push next year ?

Depth.

At least a CB, fallback 9, CM, DM, LB and a new GK since Reina is leaving. Not sure where they will get the money from it as they're not likely to sell any of their high profile players.

by Le Samourai Mon Mar 10, 2014 9:43 pm

The varied and numerous Callejon doubters Sad

by Tomwin Lannister Mon Mar 10, 2014 9:50 pm

I think this was Napolis best chance tbh, unless they get an unexpected cash injection

but it's gonna have to be a big one. I can see Higuain leaving not this Summer but Next.

by RedOranje Mon Mar 10, 2014 9:50 pm

Le Samourai wrote:The varied and numerous Callejon doubters

Rory Smith ‏@RorySmithTimes Mar 9
Callejon's one of those where you can't quite work out what he does, but 10 goals in his first season in Italy suggests he's good at it.

About sums it up, really.

by futbol Mon Mar 10, 2014 10:02 pm

They need Mascherano and Song for € 50 million combined. Then they can win Serie zzZzZzzz.

by BarrileteCosmico Mon Mar 10, 2014 10:03 pm

Tomwin Lannister wrote:but it's gonna have to be a big one. I can see Higuain leaving not this Summer but Next.

So long as they stay in the CL I can't. He loves Naples and Neapolitans love him.

by Tomwin Lannister Mon Mar 10, 2014 10:51 pm

If he cements his claim as being a World Class striker next season, and Napoli still look to be a long ways off for competing for silverware outside of the coppa, I can't see him turning down one of the various rich clubs who will inevitably target him

As for Napoli themselves, they would demand a big fee, but there will be a price along with 2 or 3 clubs who would be willing to match it.

by Lord Spencer Tue Mar 11, 2014 4:32 am

You won't get a big fee for Higuain though unless he manages to do a Cavani in Napoli.

by Art Morte Tue Mar 11, 2014 10:22 am

Tomwin Lannister wrote:I think this was Napolis best chance tbh, unless they get an unexpected cash injection.

Yeah, same here. They were able to bring in a bunch of nice players for this season with the Cavani cash, but that's all spent now. Even if they make the CL, I don't see the club net-spending tens of millions in the summer.

However, Benitez has good contacts and might be able to bring in a couple of decent guys in on loan, which would obviously lessen the need to spend big.

by Mr Nick09 Sat May 03, 2014 10:40 pm

another year another trophy.

unlike his replacement at chelsea, Proud

by RealGunner Sat May 03, 2014 10:46 pm

RealGunner wrote:I am sure Rafa will do well at Napoli.

by farfan Sat May 03, 2014 10:57 pm

i don't think he did well tbh.
he did enough to keep his job .

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