Re: Rafael Benitez unveiled as Napoli Manager

by Red Alert Mon Jun 24, 2013 12:34 pm

Don't think they'll play with 3 at the back.

Rafa has always played a 4 at the back. That might change at Napoli, it will be interesting to see.

They need a new keeper and Strootman will slot in nicely behind Hamsik if rumours are anything to go by.

Napoli will definitely be a team to watch in Europe next season with his experience there. Napoli are also one of the best teams to watch on the counter-attack and are extremely lethal at it. Benitez is a talented coach in that depart. The move makes sense. hmm

by McLewis Mon Jun 24, 2013 1:51 pm

Tomwin Lannister wrote:Rafa will actually look to do whatever he can in Europe. This is good for Calcio.

Alec Baldwin was useless in Europe, playing a C team when the B team is bad enough

Dustin Hoffman ffs

by McAgger Mon Jun 24, 2013 4:56 pm

That's what I always thought Neal. Mazzarri is a carbon copy of Hoffman

by Tomwin Lannister Mon Jun 24, 2013 5:00 pm

He looks way more like Alec to me rofl

Rafael Benitez unveiled as Napoli Manager - Page 2 Walter10

Can't be bothered finding two seperate pictures but there's one from a google search.

by Arquitecto Mon Jun 24, 2013 9:40 pm

@ADLaurentis

I am happy to tell you that a few minutes ago I closed the deal with Psv for Dries Mertens
12:44 a.m. Tue, Jun 25

In the last few days Dries has been in Naples. He told me that he fell in love with our city, with its greatness. Welcome Dries! #ADL
12:45 a.m. Tue, Jun 25

What a GOAT owner :bow:

What Owner goes on Twitter to announce their deal?
Oh wait... ADL does as he did for Benítez and countless other eccentric moves.

by Red Alert Tue Jun 25, 2013 5:51 am

Cavani look's off...

Loic Remy to Napoli? Suspect

He's the closest thing to Torres / Cavani out there in terms of playing style I can think of at the moment.

by Arquitecto Tue Jun 25, 2013 1:54 pm

Rafael Benitez wrote:Benitez: It’s not unusual to see my teams play with three centre-backs or with two up front. I know that I have evolved tactically.

Benitez: My methods are based on Sacchi, I like to play with a 4-2-3-1 formation but I have been adapting to other systems in situations.

Benitez: I can assure you that every one of my teams have had no problems averaging 60 goals. You need to score but try to not concede any.

Benitez: I am defensive? Well I can’t understand how they can say that. It came up once ans now it seems my teams never play on the attack.

Benitez: We will be taking a look at a few Spanish players, but I’m not concerned with what nationality – only if they are good players.

Benitez: There is a passion in Naples for the team like I have witnessed nowhere else. Here, football is a way of life.

Benitez: The atmosphere is sensational. The fans applaud me in the street, they call me ‘Rafe, the King of Naples’.

Benitez: We are thinking along same lines. ADL put Napoli at my disposal. He’s a real character. I was amazed the way he deals with things.

Benitez: ADL is the man who took over the club when it was in Serie C1 and look where he has taken them.

Benitez: I’m here because Aurelio de Laurentiis flew out to London to meet me. He made great effort, that showed me that he must be serious.

Benitez: The reason I am at Napoli is because the club and president were the ones who really showed an interest in bringing me here.

by iftikhar Mon Jul 22, 2013 10:31 am

Do you think spending 2/3 of Cavani money on a single player is a good idea!!! Higuaine is a great player, but he may not adapt to Italian style or what if he gets injured!

Also, it's not like Napoli has a great team and only need a great striker. If they spend the Cavani money on 3-4 players, the squad will be more competitive.

While it's true that a €15-20 million striker MAY not score as many goal Higuaine MIGHT score and MAY generate less revenue in terms of ticket & kits sales, 3-4 quality signings will actually make the squad more competitive and lucrative.

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