Napoli ended the match against Monza with a clear 4-1, a result that allowed defender Luca Marianucci to express himself with a certain lightness in front of the SportMediaset microphones. The athlete underlined how the victory is a positive sign, but also highlighted the need to continue working on the defects that have manifested themselves in the last few matches.
Marianucci recalled that the team has conceded goals in five consecutive matches, a fact which, according to him, must be analyzed carefully. “We have to find that defensive solidity and try not to concede goals,” he said. The coach also praised the group's ability to maintain clarity in ball possession in the second half, an aspect that contributed to turning chances into goals. “When you get the chance you throw it away everything seems to go well,” he added, referring to good possession management and ability to create goals in favorable situations.
The player then returned to the theme of defence, stating that Napoli must become more compact and less inclined to concede goals. “We must not give away goals,” he underlined, reiterating the importance of pressing high and recovering the ball in opposing areas to create more opportunities. Marianucci also mentioned the need to leave no room for opposing counterattacks, a point which, according to him, is crucial to maintaining control of the game.
As for the team's mentality, Marianucci compared Napoli not conceding to scoring. "If you don't get a maximum of draws. If you make a lot of them, you're more likely to win but there's also a chance that your opponents will make one more than you," he explained, highlighting the importance of finding a balance between attack and defence. The objective, according to the defender, is to create a game model in which the team is able to manage both the offensive and defensive phases in a balanced way.
Finally, Marianucci expressed the hope that the victory against Monza could represent a turning point for the season. "Monza was a springboard because it was a game that had to be won and we brought it home. Maybe this is the beginning of a new Naples," he declared. With two important away matches still ahead of them, the Neapolitan club seems ready to consolidate their position in the standings and demonstrate that they can compete with the best in Serie A.