Calzona on rediscovered Napoli and using drones

Francesco Calzona feels Napoli ‘discovered themselves once more’ with the draw in opposition to Inter and divulges he’ll use drones to observe coaching whereas returning to Slovakia.

Each groups went out of the Champions League midweek on Spanish soil, because the Nerazzurri misplaced on penalties to Atletico Madrid, whereas the Partenopei capitulated to Barcelona.

Matteo Darmian had put the Nerazzurri in entrance after a few nice Alex Meret saves, however Juan Jesus was able to nod within the flicked-on nook on the again submit to equalise.

“We confirmed heard and delight, solely actually permitting Inter 10 minutes of domination, and that may be a great point,” Calzona told DAZN.

“We’re nonetheless a good distance off Inter, however this can be a aspect that had gained 10 video games in a row in Serie A, so it was a wonderful efficiency.”

Victor Osimhen was injured and by no means got here off the bench, weakening their attacking potential.

“We tried till the top to win, it was robust as a result of Inter put you on the ropes with their combos. Maybe we lacked just a little sharpness, however I’m nonetheless happy. The group has discovered itself once more.”

The consequence retains Napoli in seventh place, however they’re solely six factors off Roma in fifth, which with the expanded event subsequent season might be value a spot within the Champions League.

“Clearly, it has been a troublesome marketing campaign with three coaches, so not straightforward for many who joined the squad this season, particularly in the event that they got here from overseas and needed to adapt to Serie A. I see them rising every day.”

Going out of the Champions League will not less than give Calzona the chance to get to know his gamers just a little higher.

“We solely had seven coaching periods as a complete squad and performed seven video games in a brief area of time. We have to practice extra to whittle down the hole that also exists with different groups, however there isn’t time. It’s a matter of time.”

Nonetheless, Calzona gained’t have the ability to practice Napoli over the following 10 days, as he should go off to his different job because the coach of Slovakia throughout the break for worldwide responsibility.

“Members of workers will stay in Naples and I’ve full religion in them. There gained’t be many gamers left behind both, however I get the photographs from the drone to observe their coaching periods.”