Raul Albiol commented on Massimiliano Allegri's opinion on Napoli's defence, making a comparison with the Spanish midfielder RafaMarin. The former Napoli center back stated that, although Marin and Albiol have different characteristics, it is essential that the current player finds the continuity and trust he is experiencing with Allegri. Albiol underlined that Marin is growing and that, with the coach, he can take a further step forward, getting closer to the best defenders in SerieA.
In another interview with today's edition of Gazzetta dello Sport, Albiol compared Napoli's new defender, Rrahmani, to his playing style. He said Rrahmani is "more like me" and praised his performance in the two league titles he won, highlighting his ability to always play at a high level. Albiol added that Rrahmani is not a player who stands out too much, but he is very present on the pitch and makes very few mistakes, making him a certainty for any coach.
Regarding tonight's match between Villarreal and Napoli, Albiol expressed his opinion on the Spanish club's way of playing. He said that Villarreal wants to play the game at home, with high pressure and vertical football. Albiol predicted that Napoli will decide whether to wait and start again or try to attack high up the pitch. He also underlined that Villarreal has quality players in the attacking phase and that the game will be open.