Italian media football-italia reported that in the pre-match press conference against Roma in the league, Napoli coach Spalletti talked about Roma boss Jose Mourinho. Spalletti says he really appreciates Mourinho's ability to express his ideas, that he is a man who says whatever he wants, and Spalletti stresses that now everyone is saying they haven't won Mourinho.
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In the current Serie A table, Napoli is one game behind the leader AC Milan by 5 points, if you want to continue to attack the league title, then this game Napoli will have to fight to beat Roma at home. Thanks to Juventus' draw, they are now only six points ahead of Roma in one more match, so the Bianconeri has given Roma hope of attacking the Champions League. This game is a game that both teams want to win.
Speaking about the match against Roma, Spalletti said: "This game is a challenge, and of course for Roma. Teams with a sense of crisis, teams that can pose a threat to opponents, teams that can control the game, are the winners of this contest. In a game like this, you can't win a game by shouting 'Come on, brothers, come on' to the players, you have to do better than your opponent to win a strong team like Roma. ”
For the previous win-win goals of Milan and his own champions, Spalletti explained that he and Napoli would not focus on other teams. "We can't focus on other teams' games, it's going to be dangerous. If we lose money and fantasize about other teams losing points and let ourselves go up the rankings, it will weaken our own chances. Our goal is clear, no matter who we play, we must strive to get 3 points. ”
Speaking of this round opponent Mourinho, Spalletti also praised the madman: "I really appreciate Mourinho's ability to express his ideas, what to say, straight to the point." He reminds me of my brother Marcelo and now everyone says I never won him. But it's also a real reality, and now Mourinho is becoming a legend, and if he wins, he can also make the data a thing of the past. If you want to do better, then you have to beat the legend. ”
In the previous five meetings between the two, Mourinho won 3 and drew 2 to remain unbeaten against Spalletti. In the last meeting between the two teams, Mourinho and Spalletti were both sent off with red cards.