Napoli's assistant coach, Marco Landucci, frankly closed the after-day's work after the 2-1 defeat against Juventus, a match which had an impact on matchday 10 of Serie A. In interviews with DAZN, Landucci underlined that the result was not a coup, but a reality to be accepted: "Juve did better than us. When you lose you shut up and go home." His statement was accompanied by a rebuke to the second half, where Napoli showed a lack of determination and precision.
In the context of the standings, Landucci reiterated that the team is not worried, but rather sorry for the lost match. "We are very sorry because we cared a lot about this match. Now we need to shut up and prepare for Wednesday. The only way is to continue working." He also acknowledged the presence of injuries, but specified that they are not an excuse: “We have had injuries, but that is not an excuse.” The coach then asked the players to concentrate on their work and not talk too much, letting their actions on the pitch do the rest.
Regarding individual performances, Landucci expressed concern about the lack of impact of some key players. He mentioned DeBruyne's ankle problem and DiLorenzo's situation, saying they "couldn't continue." He also pointed out that the team has lost the ability to shoot effectively, especially after Zhegrova's dribble on Olivera, which highlighted a tendency to escape too early. "If we make them shoot, you can score goals. You have to come out there, then he made a great left-footed shot. If you come out well, you don't score goals. It's the opposite of our request," he explained.
The assistant coach confirmed that he had already spoken with head coach Massimiliano Allegri, but maintained a calm tone. "Yes, but there's little to talk about. He certainly wasn't happy. We said we had to do better in the second half." With the team preparing for their next game on Wednesday, Landucci asked the players to focus on their work and not be distracted by words. Napoli, who have suffered a series of injuries, will have to find a balance between the need to recover key players and the desire to improve their performances on the pitch.